differential diagnosis
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- based on history and physical exam
prehypertensive - systolic range
120-139 mmHg
prehypertensive - diastolic range
80-89 mmHg
hypernea
increased depth of respiration associated with metabolic acidosis
tachycardia can be caused by:
fever
what is the correct sequence in measurement of the POP?
- Palpate brachial artery,
- proper placement of cuff,
- palpate radial artery,
- inflate cuff,
5 observe sphygmomanometer for the measurement where the radial pulse is no longer palpable
Vital signs include:
Height, weight, respiration rate, pulse rate, blood pressure
how to calculate ideal weight for female:
5’0- 100 lbs
each additional inch - add 5 lbs
pulse rate varies with
age
emotional state
physical activity
proper sequence for blood pressure measurement
- Select appropriate cuff size,
- Palpation of brachial artery,
- proper placement of cuff ,
- palpation of radial artery,
- measurement of POP,
- measurement of blood pressure
which temperature measurement is least accurate?
tactile
Correct order of Korotkoff signs:
- Sudden appearance of sharp tapping sound,
- swishing sounds,
- crisper and louder sounds,
- muffled and softer sounds,
- complete disappearance of sounds
what are common sites to palpate the pulse?
- femoral artery
- posterior tibial
- radial
- carotid
BMI ranges:
underweight: less than 18.5
ideal weight: 18.5 - 24.9
overweight: 25 -29.9
purpose of auscultatory gap
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what is not a factor is blood pressure variation?
sex
the main purpose of the interview
to gather all pertinent information regarding the illness
what is the LEARN model?
teaching framework for cross cultural healthcare
orthostatic hypotension
refers to decrease in blood pressure when moving to a standing position
normal body temp is
37 degrees C
How to calculate BMI:
weight(lb)/[height(in)]squared x 703
