Temperature
This is the normal body temperature range
97º F to 99º F
Normal adult pulse range
60-100 bpm
Normal adult respiration range
12-20
Normal adult blood pressure range
120-80 mm Hg
This is the average normal body temperature
98.6º F
Temperature above 100.4º F is know as what
Pyrexia
This pulse site is used to measure a patient's blood pressure
Brachial pulse
One inhalation and one exhalation equal what
one respiration
Blood pressure is measured in what
mm HG= millimeters of mercury
Pulse oximetry is abbreviated as what
SpO2
What color is a rectal thermometer
Red
An abnormally slow pulse rate is known as what
Bradycardia
This is an abnormal increase in respirations more than 20/min
Tachypnea
Sustained BP of 140-159 for systole and sustained diastolic of 90-99 is known as what
Hypertension Stage 1
This is difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Dyspnea
Which site can of taking a temperature can be used for all people?
Temporal Artery Site
This is where the radial pulse is located
thumb side of the wrist
This is the temporary absence of respirations
Apnea
The first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is what
Systolic Pressure
Pulse oximetry is used to measure oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in what
arterial blood
This is your heat-regulating center of your body
Hypothalamus
This is the landmark of the apical pulse
The 5th intercostal space
This controls your involuntary respirations
medulla oblongata
Phase in the cardiac cycle when the ventricles contract
Systole
Condition when breathing is easier when sitting or standing
Orthopnea