Temperature
What is the Normal Temperature Range?
97o F to 99o F (36.1o C to 37.2o C)
What does BP stand for?
Blood Pressure
Where is the most common pulse site.
Radial
What is the Normal respiration range in an adult?
12 to 20 respirations per minute
What is the range of oxygen saturation that is considered healthy?
Oxygen saturation of healthy individuals: 95% to 99%
Mouth
What is the numerator and denominator called when measuring Blood Pressure
Numerator: systolic pressure
Denominator: diastolic pressure
What is the aorta?
Aorta: major trunk of the arterial system
Should respiration be taken after pulse is taken or before pulse is taken?
After pulse is taken
What type of nail polish affects SpO2 reading?
Dark nail polish: blue, black, and green nail polishes cause the most problems
List factors that affect body temperature
Age, emotional states, environment, exercise, and pregnancy
What equipment is used to take blood pressure?
Stethoscope and Sphygmomanometer
When the left ventricle of the heart contracts:blood is forced into the aorta
Define Eupnea
Normal Respiration
What is Pulse Oximeter used to measure?
Used to measure oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood
Define Pyrogen
any substance that produces fever
What are the 3 different cuff sizes called?
Thigh cuff, Adult cuff, Child cuff
what is it called when a pulse is abnormally fast?
Tachycardia
Define External Respiration
External respiration: Exchange of O2 and CO2 between alveoli and blood
Define SpO2
Saturation of peripheral oxygen
What is the purpose of taking Temperature?
Establish patient's baseline temperature and Monitor an abnormally high or low temperature
Which artery is the most common to take blood pressure?
Brachial Artery
Purpose of measuring pulse?
Establish patient's baseline pulse rate and Assess pulse following special procedures, medications, or disease processes that affect the heart
What is purpose of respiration?
Exchange of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide(CO2) between the atmosphere and blood
Pulse oximeter is usually performed on patients complaining about _____ problems
Respiratory