Random Med. Facts Flashcards

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Where can you measure a pulse?

A

Radial, brachial, apical

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2
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What is the pulse rate of bradycardia?

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Less than 50 BPM

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3
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What is the pulse rate of tachycardia?

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More than 100 BPM

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4
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How long should you listen to an apical pulse?

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1 minute.

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5
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What should you do if you have an irregular radial pulse?

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After palpating you should check the apical pulse.

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6
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How should you count a radial artery? And what should you do if the radial pulse is irregular?

A

30 x 2 for normal

1 minute for irregular

Switch to apical with auscultation if irregular

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7
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What is a normal pulse range?

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50-95 BPM

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8
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When counting a radial pulse what number should you start with?

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Zero

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9
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When counting a respirator breath what number should you start with?

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1

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10
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What is the normal rate of respiration?

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Adults: 10-20/minute

Children: 20-40/minute

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Describe tachypnea and bradypnea rates.

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Tachypnea: above 20/minute

Bradypnea: less than 10/minute

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12
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What is a respiratory rate of zero?

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Apnea

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13
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What is diurnal rhythm?

A

When patterns change according to the time of day.

Ex. Internal temperature is lower in the morning and higher in the evening.

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14
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Rate of hypertension?

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140/90

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15
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Hypotension rate?

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90/60

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16
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Orthostatic hypotension rate?

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A drop of 20 from the recorded sitting BP or an increase in pulse of 20.

17
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What is the proper order for checking vital signs?

A

Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure.

18
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What does etiology mean?

A

Cause or origin

19
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What’s another word for white?

20
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What’s another word for red?

21
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What’s another word for blue?

22
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What’s another word for yellow?

23
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Describe edema

A

Fluid build up in the intercostal spaces

24
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Where should you check for edema?

A

Ankle malleolus or tibia

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What is a cherry angiomas?
It's a broken blood vessel under the skin. Normally get them around age 30 or older. They don't go away on their own.
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What test is used to check for dehydration?
Mobility and turgor. Mobility is when you pinch and life the skin under the clavicle Turgor- is its ability to return back to place. Tenting: occurs when skin is not able to return back. This means dehydration
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Where should you check skin turgor?
Skin under the clavicle
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What instrument should you use for lesions?
Woods light- illuminates fungal infections
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Alopecia
Bald spot or hairless area
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How to check hair for lice?
Separate hair into 1in sections and wear gloves!
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What's the max amount of time it should take for capillary refill?
2-3 seconds
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What does it mean when you have a capillary refill longer than 2 seconds?
Improper circulation of blood Peripheral vascular disorder
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What rule should you use for skin examination?
ABCDE rule
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When examining a mole you should...
``` A: asymmetry B: border irregularities C: color D: diameter- greater than 6mm E: elevation, enlargement ```