Assessment of a Patient

Question 1

Four Critical Life Functions (in order of importance)

Answer 1

1. Ventilation - moving air in and out of the lungs
2. Oxygenation - getting oxygen to the blood
3. Circulation - moving the blood through the body
4. Perfusion - getting oxygen into the tissue

Question 2

Ventilation Vital Signs

Answer 2

respiratory rate, tidal volume, chest movement, breath sounds, PaCO2 (abg),
ETCO2

Question 3

Oxygenation Vital Signs

Answer 3

heart rate, color, sensorium, PaO2, SpO2

Question 4

Circulation Vital Signs

Answer 4

heart rate and strength, cardiac output

Question 5

Perfusion Vital Signs

Answer 5

blood pressure, sensorium, temperature, urine output, hemodynamics

Question 6

The most common problem is with ______________

Answer 6

oxygenation