vital signs 1
Heart rate greater than 100.
What is tachycardia?
Respiratory rate less than 10.
What is Bradypnea?
what is TPR
temperature, pulse and respirations
2 extra points on test
temp taken tympanicly or in the ear.
aural temperature
2 extra points on test
a constant state of fluid balance within the body.
What is homeostasis?
120/80
What is a normal blood pressure?
Heart rate less than 60.
What is bradycardia?
measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat produced by the body
temperature
cheyne-stokes respiration is characterized by
period of dyspnea followed by periods of apnea
name 5 pulse points
Any 5 of these are acceptable:
Brachial, radial, carotid, femoral, popliteal, apical, temporal, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial
the pulse taken with a stethoscope over the apex of the heart
what is apical pulse?
2 extra points on test
What are considered normal respirations?
wheezing
difficulty breathing with a high pitched whistling or sighing sound during expiration
refers to the depth and quality of respirations
what is character?
the pressure of the blood felt against the wall of an artery as the heart contracts and relaxes or beats.
pulse
the normal range for the oral temp of a healthy adult
97.6-98.6F
refers to the pressure of the blood pushing against the wall of an artery as the heart beats and rest
pulse
60-100
What is are normal pulse rates?
which site for taking a temperature is considered the most accurate, as it measures the core body temp
rectal
another name for fever
pyrexia?
the least accurate method for taking a temp is
axillary
name 3 types of thermometers for an extra 10 points on the test
digital, infrared and glass in mercury
arrythmia
irregular or abnormal breathing
95-100%
What is a normal pulse oximetry rate?
the 3 characteristics that are noted about a pulse are
rate, rhythm and volume
Temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is hypothermia?
Which method is best for taking the temperature of an unconscious person?
rectal
what are the first 4 steps in the procedure for taking an oral temp
1. assemble equipment
2. wash hands and put on gloves
3. introduce yourself, identify the pt, explain the procedure
4. position pt and ask if pt has eaten or had anything cold to drink in the past 15 minutes.
orthopnea
severe dyspnea in which breathing is very difficult in any position other than sitting erect or standing
0-10
What is the pain rate scale?
What is the prefix meaning "slow"?
What is "brady-"?
The top number in blood pressure is called.
What is systolic?
The prefix that means fast
What is "tachy-"?
The bottom number in blood pressure is called.
What is diastolic?
Blood pressure is measured manually using the tool called.
What is Sphygmomanometer?
written as a fraction
What is blood pressure?