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Four critical life function - 1. Ventilation 2. Oxygenation 3. Circulation 4. Perfusion Which of the four critical life functions is the first priority? - Ventilation What assessment would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - RR, tidal volume, chest movement, breath sounds, EtC02, & PaC02 How would the adult critical care specialist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - HR, color, sensorium, Sa02, & Pa02. What information would help the adult critical care specialist determine if a patient's circulation is adequate? - Pulse/HR and strength, CO What changes would indicate that a patient may not have adequate perfusion? - Blood pressure, sensorium, temperature, urine output, hemodynamics. Describe the difference between "Signs" & "Symptoms" and list an example of each. - Signs: objective information, those things you can see or measure. Example: color, pulse, edema, BP ect. Symptoms: subjective information, those things a pt. must tell you. Example: nausea, dyspnea, pain, muscle weakness etc. List 6 items that are important to examine when reviewing a patient's chart. - 1. Pt chart review. 2. Respiratory care orders 3. Pt progress notes
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