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Recognize how to perform a clinical assessment of the patient's cardiopulmonary system.
Review charts, interview pt for Hx, Physical exam
which disorders correlate with digital clubbing
lung cancer
bronchiectasis
cystic fibrosis
Normal values for ORAl temperature
96.0-99.5 F
35.5-37.5 C
normal values for AXILLARY temperature
96.7- 98.5 F
35.9- 36.9 C
Normal value for temperature
98.6 F (37 C)
Normal values for RECTAL temperature
98.7- 100.5 F
37.1- 38.1 C
Normal value of blood pressure in adults
90-140 mmHg/ 60-90 mmHg
hypertension in blood pressure
> 140/90 mmHg
hypotension in blood pressure
<90/60 mmHg
normal value for pulse oximetry
95-100%
normal value of minute ventilation (Ve)
4-8 LPM
normal value of tidal volume (Vt)
5-7 ml/kg
normal value for vital capacity (VC)
, 65-75 ml/kg
<10 predicts respiratory failure
normal value for Negative Inspiratory Force (NIF)
-60 cmH2O
normal value for peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)
300-500 female adult
400-600 male adult L/min
hyperthermia
normal indicates infection and fever
hypothermia
-result of severe head injury
- decreases oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production
-body loses heat faster than it can produce heat.
normal value of pulse
60-100 BPM
tachycardia
heart rates more than >100 BPM
bradycardia
heart rates less than <60 BPM
normal value of respirations in adults
12-20 Breathes/per minute
tachypnea
respirations are >20 breathes/min
bradypnea
respirations are <12 breathes/min
apnea
absence of breathing for at least 10 seconds
hypopnea
shallow respirations.
slower than normal and about half as deep
eupnea