Vital Signs Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What chart is used for vital signs
A
National Early Warning Score (NEWS) 2
2
Q
What is NEWS used to improve
A
Assessment of acute illness
Detection of clinical deterioration
Initiation of the timely & competent clinical response
3
Q
Name the 6 vital signs
A
Respiratory rate
Oxygen saturation
Systolic blood pressure
Pulse rate
Level of consciousness
Temperature
Blood sugar
4
Q
Normal RR
A
Normal = 12-20 bpm
Increased = above 20bpm (tachypnoea)
Decreased = below 12bpm
5
Q
BP stats
A
Normal = 120/80
Hypertension = 140/90
Hypotension = 90/60
6
Q
HR stats
A
Normal = 60-100bpm
Tachycardia = above 100 bpm
Bradycardia = below 60bpm
7
Q
Temperature stats
A
Normal (appreciable) = 36.1-38
Pyrexial = above 38.1
Hypothermia = below 35
