Sp02 Scale 1 ( % )

7 important questions on Sp02 Scale 1 ( % )

For the OSCE What is the normal parameters for pulse and where and how do you check for it? If you can't check it here where else can you check for it?

60-100 beats per minutes.
Take it on the radial artery at the bottom of the thumb with 1st finger (the one you point with and middle finger).


Your carotid pulse can be felt on either side of your neck, just below your jaw.
  1. Sit or lie down.
  2. Place your first and middle finger on the side of your neck, just below your jaw and next to your trachea (windpipe).
  3. Press gently until you feel your pulse and if you cannot feel anything, press harder

For the OSCE What is the normal resperation rate?

12-20 breaths per minute. So I am observing chest movements for 60 seconds)

For the OSCE: What are the the normal parameters for blood pressure? And how can I remember the systolic and diastolic difference?

  • Systolic = Starting = Top
  • Diastolic = Down = Bottom

  • Systolic 100-139
  • Diastolic 60-89
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    For the OSCE What is the normal oxygen saturation parameters?

    Oxygen saturation on room air 94%-100%

    For the OSCE What is the normal parameters for temperature?

    36.1-37.9

    What should the capillary refill time be? And where can it be checked for the OSCE?

    less than 3 seconds
    (press thumb on the sternum for 5 secs and release)

    What should the capillary refill time be? And where can it be checked for the OSCE?

    less than 3 seconds
    (press thumb on the sternum for 5 secs and release)

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