Basic Medical Knowledge Flashcards
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What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult?
Answer: 60-100 beats per minute
Normal resting heart rate for adults is 60-100 bpm. Rates outside this range may indicate a medical condition.
A client's blood pressure reading is 180/110 mmHg. This indicates:
Answer: High blood pressure (hypertension)
180/110 mmHg is a hypertensive crisis requiring immediate medical attention. Normal is around 120/80 mmHg.
Which vital sign change most likely indicates infection in an elderly client?
Answer: Elevated body temperature
Elevated temperature (fever) is a primary indicator of infection, though elderly clients may have blunted fever responses.
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
Answer: Heart rate and blood oxygen saturation
A pulse oximeter measures oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate. Normal SpO2 is 95-100%.
A client shows signs of hypoglycemia. Which symptom would you expect?
Answer: Shakiness, sweating, and confusion
Hypoglycemia presents with shakiness, sweating, confusion, rapid heartbeat, and irritability, requiring prompt treatment with fast-acting sugar.
Why should you not tell a client you are counting their breaths?
Answer: They might consciously alter their breathing pattern
If the client knows their breathing is being monitored, they may change their pattern, leading to an inaccurate count.