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Ventilation
Oxygenation
Four vital functions
Circulation
Perfusion
Objective information
Signs
Color, pulse, edema
Subjective information
Symptoms
Dyspnea, pain, nausea
1st step in assessment
Visual examination
General appearance, sensorum, chest movement,
posture, skin color
, 2nd step in assessment
Bedside examination
Breath sounds, vital signs, chest auscultation, chest
percussion, past medical history, cap refill
3rd step in assessment
Lab examination
ABG, CBC, CXR, Lytes
4th step in assessment
Special examination
Urinalysis, gram stain, MIP, VC
Excessive fluid in the tissue
Edema Occurs primarily in arms and ankles
Lasix
Clubbing Thumb, first finger, and toes affected
JVD Occurs with CHF
Cap refill Color should return within 3 seconds
Obtunded Drowsy state may decreased cough or gag reflex
ADL Activities of daily living
Difficulty breathing except in the upright position
Orthopnea
CHF
Calculates cardiac output (Qt)
Fick equation
Qt normal: 4-8 L/min
Dysphagia Difficulty swallowing
Diaphoresis TB/nightsweats