Heart Rate
What is a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute called?
Bradycardia
When measuring temperature, which site should be avoided for a person with diarrhea?
Rectal
What is the definition of diastolic pressure?
Pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest.
When are respirations counted?
After taking a pulse
What should you use to clean a stethoscope?
Antiseptic wipes
What is a heart rate over 100 beats per minute called?
Tachycardia
How long should a person refrain from eating or drinking before taking an oral temperature?
15-20 minutes
What systolic blood pressure should be reported at once?
Above 140 mm Hg
What is the definition of respiration?
Act of inhalation and exhalation.
True or False: You should warm the diaphragm of the stethoscope before use.
True
Describe how you would report an irregular pulse.
The beats are not spaced evenly.
Where is the tympanic membrane thermometer inserted?
Into the ear
What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
True or False: The healthy adult has 12-20 respirations per minute.
True
What is the most common accident in a nursing center?
Falls
What is the normal pulse rate for a healthy adult?
60-100 beats per minute.
Which temperature site is used for a person with dementia?
Tympanic membrane
Where is the blood pressure cuff applied?
To the bare arm
What should you check before measuring axillary temperature?
It’s dry.
How long should a resident rest after exercise before measuring blood pressure?
15-20 minutes
What is the definition of pulse deficit?
Difference between apical and radial pulses.
What color is a rectal thermometer?
Red
What is hypertension?
A systolic blood pressure that remains above 140 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure that remains above 90 mm Hg.
What is the definition of systole?
Period of heart muscle contraction
What is the definition of vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.