- Note: Dizziness and shortness of breath may indicate tachycardia or bradycardia. Measure for 1 min.
2. Temperature:
- Normal: 97.6-99.6°F (36.4-37.6°C)
- Fever (oral): >100°F (37.8°C)
- Fever (rectal/ear): >101°F
- Fever (pediatric rectal): >100.4°F (38°C)
- Most common method: Oral measurement
- Most accurate method: Rectal measurement
3. Blood Pressure:
- Normal: <120/80 mmHg
- Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89 mmHg
- Hypertension Stage I: 140-159/90-99 mmHg
- Hypertension Stage II: >160/>100 mmHg
- Hypertensive Crisis: >180/>110 mmHg
- Hypotensive: <90/<60 mmHg
4. Respiration:
- Normal: 12-20 breaths/min
, - Note: Deviations may indicate injury or illness. Observe skin color (pale, ashen, cyanotic) for
significant abnormalities.
5. Understanding Systolic and Diastolic Pressure:
- Systolic: Pressure during heartbeats (ventricles contract).
- Diastolic: Pressure between beats (ventricles relax).
Patient Positions
1. Supine Position:
- Patient lies flat on their back, facing upward.
2. Dorsal Recumbent Position:
- Patient lies face up with knees bent (common for vaginal ultrasounds).
3. Fowler's Position:
- Patient lies on the table with the head elevated to 90°.
4. Semi-Fowler's Position:
- Patient lies on the table with the head elevated to 45°.
5. Prone Position:
- Patient lies face down.
6. Sims Position:
- Patient lies on the left side with the right leg sharply bent (common for rectal exams).
7. Knee-Chest Position:
- Patient rests on knees and chest with the head turned to one side.
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