Vital Signs - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care The Basics Questions and Correct Answers

Circulatory System is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The heart pumps blood through the blood vessels to the cells. The blood carries food, oxygen and other substances cells need to function properly. Circulatory System: Normal Changes of aging -The heart pumps less efficiently -Blood flow decreases -Blood vessels narrow Circulatory Systems: Changes to report -changes in pulse rate -weakness, fatigue -loss of ability to perform ADLs -Swelling of ankles, feet, fingers, or hands (edema) -Pale or bluish hands, feet, or lips -Chest pain -Weight gain -Shortness of Breath, changes in breathing patterns, inability to catch breath -severe headache -inactivity (which can lead to circulatory problems) Respiratory System The respiratory process begins with inspiration through the mouth or nose. The air travels through the trachea and into the lungs via the bronchi, which then branch into bronchioles. Respiratory system: Normal Changes -Lung strength decreases -Lung capacity decreases -Oxygen in the blood decreases -Voice weakens Respiratory system: Signs and symptoms to report -Changes in respiratory rate -Shallow breathing or breathing through pursed lips -Coughing or wheezing -nasal congestion or discharge -sore throat, difficulty swallowing, or swollen tonsils Vital signs are the signs of life: They show how well the vital organs of the body, such as the heart and lungs are working. They consist of body temperature, pulse rate, rate of respiration, blood pressure, and level of pain.