Blood Pressure
Name for high blood pressure and low blood pressure
Hypertension and hypotension
average pulse for adults
60-90 bpm
which 2 actions count as one respiration
1 inspiration and 1 expiration
what is the most accurate method to take someone temperature
rectal thermometer
4 main vitals
blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations
unit of measurement
millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Name at least 3 things that can increase pulse
Exercise, Drugs, Excitement, Fever, Shock, Nervous tension
how long do you measure if someone has a regular rate of respiration
30 seconds
average range for adult temperature
97.6 to 99.6
at least 3 other vitals
pain scale, skin color, dilation of pupils, size of pupils, level of consciousness, and response to stimuli
Name for the pressure when your heart squeezes
Systolic Pressure
Name for an irregular Pulse
Arrythmia
name the 5 qualities that respiration can have
Deep, shallow, labored, moist, difficult
what are at least 3 reasons for an increased temperature
environment, illness, exercise, infection
Bonus question: what is the device used to measure blood pressure called
sphygmomanometer
Name when your heart is at rest
Diastolic Pressure
Three options for pulse VOLUME
strong, weak, thready
what does apnea mean
the absence of respiration
what are the terms for too hot and too cold
hyperthermia and hypothermia
what is the temp that is first considered to be hypothermic
< 95 F
Normal blood pressure
120/80 mmHg
Name at least 4 pulse locations by Scientific Name
Radial, Brachial, Temporal, Carotid, Femoral, Popliteal, Dorsalis Pedis
what is it called when someone's skin, lips, or nail beds start to turn blue
cyanosis
what is the scientific name for a fever
pyrexia
what temp leads to brain death, seizures, and eventually death
106 F