TPR BP Review Principles of Health Science 2015
QID Four times a day Dyspnea Difficult or painful breathing VS Vital Signs Carotid pulse On front / side of neck
The areas where pulses are found are called: Pulse points Normal respiratory range breaths per minute Axillary temperature Under the arm Aural temperature In the ear
The measurement of core body heat Temperature Pulse faster than 100 beats per minute Tachycardia WNL Within normal limits Breathing less than 12 breaths per minute Hypopnea
PO By mouth SOB Shortness of breath Brachial pulse In front of elbow Never use this when checking for a pulse Your thumb
Popliteal pulse Behind the knee BID Twice daily Thready pulse Weak, difficult to detect Orthopnea Having to sit up to breathe
TID Three times a day Ad lib As desired A pulse slower than 60 beats per minute Bradycardia Normal oral temperature 97.6 – 99.6 F
TPR Temperature, pulse, respiration Femoral pulse In the groin area Breathing more than 24 breaths per minute Hyperpnea Radial pulse At the thumb side of the wrist
Apnea Absence of breathing BP Blood pressure Inspiration / expiration Respiration Blue tip vs. red tip on thermometers Blue = oral, axillary. Red = rectal
PRN As needed Eupnea Normal breathing Bounding pulse Very strong pulse QS Every shift
Pedal pulse On top of foot Apical pulse Listening to the heart with a stethoscope
The pressure of the blood in the arteries during heart contraction Systolic The pressure of the blood in the arteries during heart relaxation Diastolic The medical term for high blood pressure Hypertension
The medical term for low blood pressure, if the patient is symptomatic Hypotension Why is hypertension called the “silent killer”? Because there are often no symptoms If you are unable to obtain an accurate BP on the first try, how long should you wait before trying again? 30 seconds to 1 minute
What is the other name for a BP cuff? Sphygmomanometer Continued hypertension over time may lead to a stroke. What is the medical term for stroke? Cerebrovascular accident