Module #3: General Survey, Vital Signs, Pain, Measurements

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Across
  1. 1. _________ hypotension occurs when blood pressure drops when moving from lying to sitting or standing position
  2. 3. units in which blood pressure is measured
  3. 5. this assessment is done at the very first encounter with the patient and is an overall first impression
  4. 7. term used to describe a patient who does have a fever
  5. 11. pulse palpated on the top of the foot, proximal to the great toe
  6. 12. pulse palpated behind the knee
  7. 15. you chart that you patient's pulse is 2+; this means that it is __________ in force/quality
  8. 16. term used to describe respiratory rate greater than 20
  9. 19. pain originating from internal organs
  10. 20. blood pressure less than 90/60
  11. 22. an apical pulse is auscultated when this type of pulse is palpated
  12. 23. NEVER palpate both of these pulse points at the same time
  13. 25. acronym used to assess pain
  14. 27. term used to describe a patient who does NOT have a fever
Down
  1. 2. symptoms of bradycardia are related to insufficient supply of _________ to organs
  2. 4. blood pressure greater than 140/90
  3. 6. level of consciousness includes assessment of ___________, verbal response, and motor response
  4. 8. an indicator of overall obesity and can be used to determine whether an individual is at risk for developing serious health problems as a result of being overweight or underweight.
  5. 9. the pressure that the blood exerts constantly between contractions of the heart - pressure during ventricular relaxation and filling
  6. 10. this can be used to assess for blood flow when a pulse cannot be palpated
  7. 13. weight is measured and recorded in ________
  8. 14. heart rate less than 60 beats/minute
  9. 17. another term for "fever"
  10. 18. the fifth vital sign
  11. 21. this is the most commonly used route to measure temperature
  12. 24. pain that is short-lasting and predictable
  13. 26. pain that is long-lasting