NSE 13A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Orthostatic Hypotension, Korotkoff Sounds, Pulse Pressure
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Integrate relevant anatomy and physiology: outline subjective questions and incorporate any developmental and cultural considerations into your assessment, outline the components of and conduct a general survey. Identify the importance of mental health assessment and its association with the general survey. Week 5 general surveys, measurements, and vital signs: pulse, respirations and bp. Measurement: weight, height, waist-to-hip, bmi normal 18. 5 to. Vital signs (vs: temperate, pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure, mostly done in this order. **use the radial pulse location when taking vs. Pulse/heart beat: with every heart beat: stroke volume (sv, approximately 5-80ml for newborn to adult, pressure wave is generated results in a peripheral pulse beats per minute (bpm) Carotid pulse: client sits upright, gently place pads of 3 fingers medial to sternomastoid muscle in middle third of neck. Locate bicep tendon at antecubital fossa: move pads of three fingers medial to bicep tendon (about 2cm) and about 2-3 cm about antecubital fossa.
