Question

please tell the difference between the terms on number 8,9 and 10 and then short answer for the following 11-14

8. Hematocrit vs. hemoglobin (values 9. Benign vs. metastatic: 10. Plain X-ray vs. fluoroscopy: SHORT ANSWERS Provide a short answer for each question or statement. 11. The vital signs include: 12. Why are vital signs measured? 13. Explain the three-or four-point scale used to report the strength of the pulse, as well as the terminology used to describe the pulse. 14. Describe the technique for measuring the respiratory rate.

Answer 1

ANSWER-8) Hematocrit vs hemoglobin (values)

Hematocrit - it measures the total amount of red blood cells in total blood volume.

Normal hematocrit value male - 40 - 54%

female - 36 - 48%

Hemoglobin - it is a protein which is present in the red blood cells , which traansport oxygen to the tissues.

Normal hemoglobin value male- 14 - 18 gm/dl

female - 12 - 16 gm/dl

9) Benign vs Metastatic

Benign - It is defined as the condition in which any tumour , any cell growth does not spread to other parts of the body or does not affect the nearby tissues. This condition is not that much dangerous as compared to the metastatic.

Metastatic -  It is defined as the condition in which any tumour , any cell growth spreads to other parts of the body or it affects the nearby tissues. This condition is very dangerous. It can damage other organs of the body.

ANSWER- 11) Vital Signs -  These are the clinical measurement that indicate about state of essential function of the body. Vital signs are also known as CARDINAL SIGNS

Vital Signs Include -  Body Temperature , Pulse , Respiration and Blood pressure . These are the four basic vital signs.

ANSWER - 12) Vital Signs are measured because slight deviation of vital organ can be detected by these signs so vital signs are known as vitals.