Need to Know
Sheet (Nursing-
ALL Levels)
nursing (Chamberlain University)
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Need to Know Facts for Nursing Students
ASSESSMENTS: What will your patient look/sound like if they have…
Airway problem?
Breathing problem?
Circulation problem?
VITAL SIGNS:
Vital sign Normal range
Blood pressure 90-120 (systolic)
60-90 (diastolic)
temperature 97.6-98.6 (oral),
98.6-99.6 (rectal)
96.6-97.6 (axillary)
respiratory 12 –20 breaths per minute
Heart rate/ pulse 60-100 beats per minute
SpO2/ Pulse ox/ O2 sat 90-100%
If 100% on oxygen reduce it.
American Heart Association Blood Pressure Ranges
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