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| What are the 4 vital signs that can be taken in the dental office? |
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Definition
Pulse
respiration rate
BP
temp |
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Term
| Which vital sign do we NOT take in the office unless we are concerned about illness? |
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Definition
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| Why do you take vitals at the initial visit? |
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Definition
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| After the initial visit, when should you take vitals again? (6 instances) |
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Definition
1x per year
change in health Hx
before anesthesia
when readings exceed normal
before surgery
potential emergency situations |
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Term
| What can cause a false BP reading? (4) |
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Definition
obese
wrong cuff used
pregnancy
hypertension in blacks |
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Term
| Where do you check the pulse on the wrist? |
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Definition
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| What are the three locations you can check pulse? |
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Definition
| radial, brachial, carotid |
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Term
| What location should always be used to check pulse in an emergency? |
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Definition
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| What is the normal pulse BPM range? |
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Definition
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| What does auscultation mean? |
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Definition
| listening with your ear or stethoscope for sounds from the body |
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Term
| What is the average temperature range for an adult? |
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Definition
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| How do we take temperature (where and how long) |
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Definition
| under the tongue for 3 minutes |
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Term
| How many minutes after a patient has consumed food/drink/smoking should you wait before taking temperature? |
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Definition
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| What is the borderline temperature for a fever? |
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Definition
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| What body temperature constitutes a medical emergency? |
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Definition
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| What is the term for an abnormally elevated heart rate (>110 BPM)? |
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Definition
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| What is the term for an abnormally slow heart rate (<60 BPM) |
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Definition
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Term
| Who might exhibit a normal brachycardial rate? |
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Definition
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Term
| What side of the wrist is the radial pulse on? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a patient at risk for if they experience 5 or more premature ventricular contractions per minute? |
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Definition
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| What is called when you have alternating strong and weak heartbeats? What does this indicate? |
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Definition
| pulsus alternans--> ventricular failure, high BP, coronary artery disease |
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Term
| What is the normal pulse range for a school age child (not adolescent)? |
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Definition
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| What is the normal respiratory rate for adults? |
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Definition
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| What respiration rate is considered accelerated? |
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Definition
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Term
| What respiration rate is considered rapid and dangerous? |
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Definition
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Term
| What respiration rate is considered low and abnormal? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the normal respiration rate for children? |
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Definition
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| What traits should you mention regarding the pulse reading? (2) |
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Definition
quality (normal, strong, weak, thready)
rhythm (regular, irregular) |
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Term
| What traits should you mention regarding the respiration rate? (3) |
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Definition
rhythm (regular, irregular)
Depth (shallow, normal, deep)
quality (noise, labored, poor) |
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Term
| Are there any adverse affects to having a BP below 120/80? |
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Definition
| No, unless patient is in shock |
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Term
| What is the normal BP range for adults? |
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Definition
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Term
| What BP range is prehypertensive? |
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Definition
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Term
| What BP range is Stage 1 hypertensive? |
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Definition
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Term
| What BP range is stage 2 hypertensive? |
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Definition
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Term
| What factors can influence BP? (9) |
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Definition
age
anxiety/fear/stress
pain
renal failure
smoking
fatty diet
menopause
medications (oral contraceptives)
race
gender |
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Term
| How long should you wait before the first and second step of taking BP? |
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Definition
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Term
| what can cause false low BP readings? (3) |
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Definition
cuff too wide
deflating cuff too quickly
arm above heart level |
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Term
| What can cause false high BP readings? (5) |
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Definition
cuff too narrow or wrapped unevenly
deflating cuff too slowly
repeating assessment too quickly
arm not supported or below heart
cold arms or equipment |
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Term
| how far above the pulse stopping pressure should you go to begin taking BP? |
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Definition
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Term
| When noting BP in the chart, what additional information should you note about your reading? |
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Definition
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Term
| should you patient be palm up or down when taking BP? |
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