week 3 IPAC & documentation & complete vitals Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
4 methods of physical assessment : inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion complete vitals : TPRBO TEMP PULSE RESP RATE BLOOD PRESSURE OXYGEN SATURATION core vs surface temperature : Core temperature Temperature of deep tissues Remains constant 2 | P a g e Most reliable Common sites are tympanic membrane, rectum Surface temperature Fluctuates more Depends on blood flow to skin, heat loss to environment Common sites for assessment include mouth, axilla what provides information about the hearts stroke volume, the amount of blood pumped with each contraction? : pulse strength
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