Blood Pressure
recorded when the first sharp tapping sound is heard when the blood begins to surge into the artery that has been occluded by the inflation of the blood pressure cuff
systolic pressure
systolic 120 to 129 and diastolic less than 80
elevated
12-20
Ways temperature can be measured (5)
oral, axillary, tympanic, rectal, and temporal
These (3) things are measured at a pediatric routine well-child visit
Height, Weight and head circumference
leg
systolic 140 or higher OR diastolic 90 or higher
Hypertension STAGE TWO
two things that can interfere with the infrared light on the pulse oximeter
artificial nails and nail polish
3 things that can cause an oral temperature to be inaccurate
chewing gum, hot or cold liquids and smoking
1 kilogram is equal to how many pounds?
2.2 pounds
If arm is above heart level , the reading is ________________ . if arm is lower lower than the right atrium (dangling at side) the reading will be ___________
lowered ; elevated
Hypertensive crisis (Emergency care needed)
30- 53 breaths per minute is normal for ________ (age group)
infant (1-12 mths)
the most common cause of pyrexia
infection
BMI less than 18.5
underweight
Noted/recorded when the last sound disappears completely and the blood flows freely
diastolic pressure
systolic 130-139 OR diastolic 80-89
High BP- STAGE ONE
a __________ can be used for an o2 reading if a finger is not an option
earlobe
why is pain (using pain scale) difficult for the CCMA to determine ?
it is subjective
30.0 BMI is considered
obese
If a pt has their legs crossed while taking thier bp, the systolic pressure may rise by ____-____ to mm Hg
2- 8
systolic less than 120 and diastolic less than 80
Normal
one complete inhalation and exhalation is _____
one respiration
Normal oral temp for 6 to adult
98.6
Normal BMI (body mass index)
18.5-24.9