PULSE SITES
this pulse site is located on the inner wrist
What is the radial pulse
This thermometer is is considered to be the most accurate
What is the rectal thermometer
This is normal blood pressure
What is 120/80
This equals 1000 grams
What is a kilogram
What is output
this pulse site is located inside the elbow
What is the brachial pulse
This site is considered to be the least accurate
What is the axillary
This number indicates the heart is at rest
What is the diastolic
This metric unit of mass equals 2.2 pounds
What is a kilogram
This equals 1 ounce
What is 30 mililiters
This pulse site is located in the knee
This is how long you keep a mercury free thermometer in place rectally
What is 3 minutes
This is the name of the blood pressure cuff
What is a sphygmomanometer
This is the number used on a scale prior to weight
What is zero
This item provides privacy for the resident
What is a privacy curtain
This pulse site is located in the foot
What is the pedal pulse
This thermometer is used for rectal temperatures
What is the red mercury free thermometer
When the heart contracts and pushes blood from the left ventricle of the heart this shows the pressure on the walls of the arteries as blood is pumped through the body
What is the systolic phase
This contains 12 inches
What is a foot
This organization requires long-term care facilities have comfortable and safe environments
What is OBRA
These two sites are involved in checking blood pressure
What is the radial and brachial sites
This is the average oral temperature
What is 97.6-99.6
This measures blood oxygen
what is a pulse oximeter
These are required as part of routine regular care
What is height and weight
This external device is named after a state
What is a Texas catheter also known as a condom catheter