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4 critical life functions
ventilation
oxygenation
circulation
perfusion
which is the first priority to life function
ventilation
what assessments would determine how well a pt is ventilating
rr
vt
chest movement
bs
paco2
how would the RT determine if a pt has a prob with oxygenationg
hr
color
sensorium
pao2
what information would help the RT determine if a pt's circulation is adequate
pulse
hr
strength
cardiac output
what changes would indicate that a pt may not have adequate perfusion/not stable
inc bp
signs=
see
measure
example of signs
color
pulse
edema
bp
symptoms=
pt must tell you
example of symptoms
dsypnea
pain
nausea
muscle weakness
8 items that are important to examine when reviewing a pt's chart
occupation
allergies
prior surgery
vitals
cxr
smoking pack years= # of packs/day X # of packs yrs
signs
symptoms
-set of instructions documenting what treatment a pt would want if he was unable to make medical decisions
advance directive
3 types of advance directives
dnr
living will
durable power of attorney for health care
a properly written order for RT should include what four factors
type of treatment
freq
med dosage/duration
physician signature
what is the normal value for urine output
40 ml/hr
what finding might indicate that the pt's fluid intake has exceeded his urine output
weight gain
electrolyte imbalance
inc hemodynamic pressure
dec lung compliance
changes in what reading can indicate hypovolemia
fluid imbalance= decrease CVP (< 2 mmhg)
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pt eval 1
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pt eval 1
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2011-04-19T20:21:08Z
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