Update
Normal Vital Signs - Answer-BP: 90/60 to 120/80
Resp: 12 to 18 breaths
Pulse: 60 to 100
Temp: 97.8°F to 99.1°F (36.5°C to 37.3°C)
98.6°F (37°C) = average
Vital signs with hemorrhage - Answer-Tachycardia (100-120bpm)
Tachypnea (20-24)
Decrease BP
Vital signs with orthostatic - Answer-Drop in BP (when changing positions from
laying/sitting to standing)
Oxygen with COPD - Answer-2-3 L
Use of incentive spirometer - Answer-Breathe in slowly to count of 10
S/S uti - Answer-Confusion (older adults)
Hematuria
Frequent urination
Burning sensation with urination
Cloudy urine with foul smell
UA lab values - Answer-pH-6
SpG- 1.015
Straw colored
Protein: less than 150
Glucose: less than 130
Use of antidiarrheals - Answer-No longer than 48 hours
Use of enemas - Answer-No more than 3
To avoid electrolyte disturbance
Postural drainage - Answer-Do first in AM
Cupping of the back- start lower and work way up
Sleep apnea CPAP - Answer-Continuous positive airway pressure