respiration
what is respiration?
the action of breathing
What does it measure?
oxygen saturation
What is the normal blood pressure ?
120/80
How can you take someone's pulse?
By putting your two fingers on someone's neck.
What is the “normal” body temperature for humans?
98.6 degrees f
What is the normal breathing rate?
12 to 16 breaths per minute
What is pulse oximetry?
A test used to measure the oxygen level of the blood.
How do you take your blood pressure?
Put the band on your arm and be still then read the machine.
What is a regular pulse?
60 to 100 beats per minute.
How could you take someone's temperature?
A thermometer or feeling their forehead.
why do we need respiration?
We need it because we need to breathe to live
How do you take your pulse ox?
You take the device and slide it onto your finger while staying still and not moving.
What is blood pressure?
the amount of force that your blood is putting on the outside of your arteries
Define what a pulse/Heart rate is?
The regular movement of blood through your body
How does body temperature affect the body?
Blood flow to the skin increases, staining for the heart.
what organ is involved with the respiration?
Lung
Where do you take your pulse-ox?
on your finger
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
eat too much salt and do not eat enough fruit and vegetables.
what does your heart do?
It beats and helps blood flow through your body.
what keeps are body temp in stable condition?
Homeostasis
what are the 4 types of respiration?
Pulmonary Ventilation, external respiration, transport, internal respiration.
what should you you do when taking your pulse-ox
stay still and not move and be calm
How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?
Checking your blood pressure is the best way to know if you have high blood pressure.
what body system does the heart fall under?
cardiovascular system.
what is the normal body temp range?
95-100 degrees F