Abbreviations
What does the measurement of heat abbreviated to F stand for
Fahrenheit
What is the normal temperature for an adult?
98.6 F
The three characteristics when measuring pulse you must consider are what?
Rate, rhythm, Volume
Respiration are measure using what there characteristics?
rate, rhythm, volume
Running should do what to your heart rate?
Increase it
What does the measurement of heat abbreviated C stand for
Celsius
What is the normal rest heart rate for an adult
60-80 beats per minute
The most common site to measure pulse is where?
Radial
Another name for taking a deep breath in
Inhale
Another name for a low heart rate is?
Bradycardia
What does TPR stand for?
temperature, pulse, respirations
What is the normal pulse Ox for an adult?
95-100%
What is the least accurate way to take a temperature?
Axillary
What does the body expel when breathing out?
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Another name for a high heart rate is
Tachycardia
What does BPM stand for?
beats per minute
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult
12-20 breaths per minute
What is the most accurate way to measure body temperature?
Rectally
Another name for taking a deep breath out
Exhale
When a patient has a fever what is another name for this?
febrile
What does WNL stand for
Within normal limits
what is the normal DIASTOLIC pressure range?
60-90
The pulse point on the chest wall by the heart is called what?
Apical
The process of taking in O2 and expelling CO2 is called what?
Respiration
Another name for a weak pulse is?
thready