Vital Signs for Rehab

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  1. 5. This diagnosis’s signs and symptoms include severe headache; vision problems; fatigue or confusion; chest pain; difficulty breathing; irregular heart rate; blood in urine; pounding in chest, neck or ears.
  2. 6. This is when a patient has history of _____ or presents with a resting, irregular heart rate >110 bpm. Signs and symptoms include dizziness; fatigue; shortness of breath; decreased exercises tolerance; weakness.
  3. 9. When someone is having symptoms of hypotension, place them in a ______ position.
  4. 11. _____ is when a patient’s resting heart rate is <50 beats per minute. The resting heart rate of an athlete <50 bpm can be normal.
  5. 12. During the initial evaluation, it is important to review a patient’s _______ history. This will allow you to have a comprehensive and accurate picture of their _______ baseline.
  6. 13. For all of these diagnoses, you should also consult a patient’s primary care physician or referring physician or ____ 911 if their condition appears to need immediate medical attention.
  7. 14. Blood Pressure of <120 mmHg and <80 mmHG is considered _______.
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  1. 1. This is when a patient’s resting heart rate is greater than 100 bpm. Signs and symptoms could include lightheadedness, dizziness, excessive sweating; angina, chest pressure and/or shortness of breath; nausea, vomiting, shakiness.
  2. 2. If a patient is having difficulty breathing before or after _______, do not let the patient ______. Assist them to a chair; encourage patient to perform pursed lip breathing; assess vital signs including heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygenation; if a patient remains in distress, contact the primary care or referring provider to evaluation. If the provider does not respond and/or vital signs are unstable, call 911.
  3. 3. This is when a patient’s blood glucose level is <100 mg/dl. Signs and symptoms include headache, weakness, diaphoresis, nervousness or shakiness; faintness, numbness or numbness of tongue and lips; tachycardia, pallor or chilling; confusion, aggressive or erratic behavior.
  4. 4. _______ is when a patient’s blood glucose level is elevated >300 mg/dL. If someone has their glucometer, use this to measure their blood glucose levels.
  5. 7. A thorough medical history should include knowledge of patient’s current ________.
  6. 8. If someone is having a hypoglycemic episode, you can have them drink _____ if available.
  7. 10. If a patient’s vital signs are ______, the clinician needs to determine the appropriate course of action, including calling for immediate medical intervention via 911, following up with the referring physician/PCP, or other actions that are deemed appropriate for each individual case.