Vital Signs
The rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is pumped through them.
What is pulse?
Nutrients that help build and repair body tissues.
What are Proteins?
Temporary cessation of breathing.
What is Apnea?
The proper use of the body to prevent injury while moving or lifting objects.
What is Body Mechanics?
A unit of energy provided by food.
What is a Calorie?
The act of breathing; inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
What are Respirations?
Organic compounds needed in small amounts for proper body function.
What are Vitamins?
An irregular heartbeat.
What is Arrhythmia?
Rules and guidelines designed to keep people safe.
What are Safety Standards?
Body temperature measured in the ear.
What is Aural Temperature?
The pressure in arteries when the heart contracts.
What is Systolic?
Nutrients that provide energy and help absorb certain vitamins.
What are Fats?
High blood pressure.
What is Hypertension?
A state of overall good health and balance in body, mind, and spirit.
What is Wellness?
Body temperature measured under the armpit.
What is Axillary Temperature?
The pressure in arteries when the heart relaxes.
What is Diastolic?
The chemical processes in the body that maintain life and energy.
What is Metabolism?
Abnormally slow heart rate, below 60 beats per minute.
What is Bradycardia?
Substances that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
What are Antioxidants?
A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
What is BMI?
Measurements of the body's basic functions, such as temperature, pulse, and respiration.
What are Vital Signs?
The study of nutrients in food and how the body uses them for health.
What is Nutrition?
Abnormally high body temperature.
What is Hyperthermia?
A diet with mild, soft foods that are easy to digest.
What is a Bland Diet?
The number of calories your body needs to perform basic functions at rest.
What is BMR?