Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
What are ‘Vital Signs’?
A
How our body systems are responding to external environment
2
Q
What does taking a Pulse measure?
A
Blood being pushed out of heart
3
Q
What does Respiration Rate measure?
A
Complete inhale & exhale of air in & out of lungs
4
Q
What does Oxygen Saturation (O2 Sat) measure?
A
Effectiveness of oxygen transfer from lungs into blood
Usually using a ‘finger pulse oximeter’
5
Q
Name for high heart rate (high pulse)?
A
Tachycardia
6
Q
Name for low heart rate (low pulse)?
A
Bradycardia
7
Q
Difference between strong heart & weak heart?
A
Strong heart pumps hard so has to pump less
Weak heart has to pump more often & faster
8
Q
What is ‘Dyspnea’?
A
Shortness of breath
