Basic Observations

Question 1

Why take basic observations?

Answer 1

To gather information,
Determine Baseline,
Monitor Change

Question 2

Blood Pressure of a radial pulse and carotid Pulse?

Answer 2

Radial shows systolic of 90.
Carotid shows Systolic of 60-70
Femoral of 80.

Question 3

Pulse Rates. Adults, 
5-11, 
2-5, 
1-2, 
<1

Answer 3

Adults - 60-80
5-11 - 80-120
2-5 - 95 -140
1-2 - 100-150
<1 - 110 - 160

Question 4

Define Tachycardia and Bradycardia

Answer 4

Tachy above 100

Brady 60

Question 5

Factors Affecting The Heart Rate

Answer 5

Autonomic Nervous System
Circulating Chemicals
Position of the body
Exercise
Emotional states
Gender
Age
Temperature
Baroceptor reflex (Blood Pressure Control)

Question 6

Define Systolic Pressure

Define Diastolic Pressure

Answer 6

Systolic - Peak press in the arteries caused by contraction of left ventricle
Diastolic - Minimum pressure of the blood against the walls when ventricle is not contracting

Question 7

Normal blood pressure

Answer 7

120/80 mmhg

Question 8

Hypotension - Readings

Answer 8

Systolic below 90

Diastolic below 60

Question 9

Hypertension - Readings

Answer 9

Systolic above 140

diastolic above 90

Question 10

Hypothermia

Answer 10

core temp above 35c

Question 11

Pyrexia

Answer 11

significant rise in temperature

Question 12

fever

Answer 12

caused by pyrexia

Question 13

Hyperprexia -
rating
how is it different from hyperthermia

Answer 13

Core temperature above 40c

Hyperthermia is overheating from external sources, such as the sun

Question 14

Temperature Ranges
Normal
Low grade Pyrexia
High grade Pyrexia
Hyperpyrexia

Answer 14

Normal - 36-37.5c
Low Grade Pyrexia - 37.5-38
High Grade Pyrexia - 38-40
Hyperpyrexia 40+C

Question 15

Oxygen Saturation

Answer 15

Normal - 94-98%

COPD 88-92%

Question 16

Definition of Peak expiratory flow rate

Answer 16

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR or Peak Flow) is a measurement of the highest rate at which air can be expelled from the lungs through an open mouth

Question 17

What does PEF detect?

Answer 17

Moderate and severe respiratory disease

Measure the degree of airway obstruction

Question 18

What influences PEF?

Answer 18

Height
Age
Gender

Question 19

Contraindications of PEF

Answer 19

Severe breathlessness
Persistent cough
A reducing PEFR on numerous attempts