PHC Consultations

Question 1

Why should we take observations of a patient? (3)

Answer 1

• To gather information on pattern
• To determine a baseline
• To monitor changes

Question 2

What is the normal adult pulse rate? (1)

Answer 2

60 - 100 bpm

Question 3

Define tachycardia (1)

Answer 3

Pulse rate over 100 bpm

Question 4

Define bradycardia (1)

Answer 4

Pulse rate below 60 bpm

Question 5

What is a normal adult blood pressure?

Answer 5

120 (systolic) over 80 (diastolic)

Question 6

Define hypertension (1)

Answer 6

Hypertension is a diastolic pressure above 100mmHg

Question 7

Define hypotension (1)

Answer 7

Hypotension is a systolic pressure below 100 mmHg

Question 8

Give the normal adult blood pressure range (1)

Answer 8

Normal range is between 100 over 60 to 140 over 90

Question 9

What is the normal temperature range of an adult (1)

Answer 9

36 - 37.5°

Question 10

Define hypothermia (1)

Answer 10

Core temperature below 35°

Question 11

Define hyperpyrexia (1)

Answer 11

Temperature above 40°

Question 12

Define pyrexia (1)

Answer 12

Pyrexia means a significant rise in temperature

Question 13

What is low grade pyrexia? (1)

Answer 13

37.5° - 38°

Question 14

What is high grade pyrexia? (1)

Answer 14

38 - 40°

Question 15

What is hyperpyrexia? (1)

Answer 15

40°

Question 16

What is the normal range for oxygen saturation? (1)

Answer 16

96 - 100%

Question 17

What is the normal PEFR reading in adults? (2)

Answer 17

• Normal adult male is 500 - 650 l/min
• Normal adult female is 400 - 500 l/min