General Survey Flashcards
(11 cards)
what is the order of VS
temp, pulse, respirations, bp
what is normal core body temp range
36.5 - 37.7 C (96 - 99.9 F)
normal range for oral temp
35.9 - 37.5 C
normal range for templatic membrane
36.7 - 38.3 C
normal range for axillary temp
0.5 - 1 C lower than oral
how to rate/document pulse amplitude
0: absent, 1+: weak, diminished, 2+: normal (gone w/ moderate pressure), 3+: bounding
what is systolic bp
pressure of blood in arteries when ventricles contract
what is diastolic bp
pressure of blood in arteries when ventricles relax
what defines HTN stage 1
130-139 or 80-89 mmHg
what defines HTB stage 2
at least 140 or 90 mmHg
what is range for normal core body temp for older adults
95 - 97.5 F