Whats my formula
when converting inches to centimeters, I use this formula
inches x 2.54 = cm. - - - - (some facilities may want you to use 2.5)
most accurate scale used for height and weight is the
balance beam scale
the medical term for a temperature above normal is
febrile
The is the artery that is palpated for pulse during CPR
carotid artery
when taking a patients blood pressure the cuff should be rapidly inflated to _____ mm Hg above the palpated reading
30 mm Hg
the force or strength of a pulse is called
volume
When I convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, I use this formula
(F-32) x 5/9 = Celcius
why is it important to obtain accurate height and weight measurements
it is a baseline for new patients
ensures proper growth and development
could indicate presence of disease or disorder
essential for accurate medication dosages
certain diagnostic testing needs patient measurements for correct interpretations
what color is the oral probe on an electric thermometer
blue
when should respirations be measured
after measuring radial pulse while still holding wrist of patient so that they are unaware
hypertension can result in all but which of the following:
active lifestyle
stress
obesity
high salt intake
active lifestyle
what vital indicates the bodys ability to control heat?
what vital indicated the rate, volume, and rhythm of the heart?
what vital indicates the rate and quality of breathing
what vital indicates the force of the heart and condition of the blood vessels
temperature
pulse
respiration
blood pressure
when converting kilograms to pounds, I use this formula
kg x 2.2 = lb
what is the medical term for the process of measuring
mensuration
what is considered the normal oral temperature range in Fahrenheit
97.6 F ro 99.6 F
never measure a pulse rate with this finger
the thumb
The recommended proper size of a bladder length of a blood pressure cuff should be what percent?
And the patient's arm circumference ideal with should be at least this percent?
80% length
40% circumference
Advantages to using this type of thermometer for measuring temperature include being appropriate for all ages, proven to be highly accurate, and it is easily sanitized
Temporal Artery Thermometer
when converting centimeters to inches, I use this formula
centimeters / 2.54 = inches (some facilities may want you to use 2.5)
where should a patient stand on the scale when being weighed
standing still in the middle of the scale
what type of thermometer is also know as a instantaneous tympanic membrane thermometer
aural
a faster than normal respiration rate is known as
tachypnea
Relaxation phase of the blood pressure is known as
diastole
what breathing pattern occurs with acute brain, heart, lung damage or disease, or with intoxicants - characterized by slow, shallow, breaths that increase in depth and frequency, followed by a few shallow breaths, and then a period of apnea for 10-2- seconds or longer. Usually will precede death
Cheyne Stokes
When calculating a BMI (Body Mass Index), I use this formula
other than height and weight what other measurements may you take as a medical assistant
head circumference
abdomen or chest circumference
length of extremities
a fever of 103 F is considered what classification of fever?
severe
60-100 bpm
What is the range for high blood pressure that is considered Hypertension Stage 1
systolic - 130-139
or
diastolic - 80-89
what is the average body temperature in Celsius
37 C
when I convert pounds to kilograms, I use this formula
lb/2.2 = kg
a person who has a BMI between 18.5 - 24.9 is said to be at what risk for developing disease
normal
when taking an adults temperature rectally, how should you position the patient
on their left side
the female pulse rate is approximately how much slower than a male's pulse rate
10 bpm slower
physical conditions that cause hypertension include
thyroid dysfunction, arteriosclerosis, and artherosclerosis
the temperature regulating center of the body is located in the
hypothalamus of the brain