Blood Pressure
Bottom number of the blood Pressure
Diastolic
What is it call when you take a temperature in the mouth
Orally / Oral temperature
Respiratory rate above the normal range
Tachypnea
What pulse do you normally take a pulse on
Radial
Normal Blood Pressure
Less than 120/80
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Mrs. Jones has a fever this means she is _____
Febrile
I have a irregular breathing pattern, how long are you going to take my respirations for?
1 full Minute
Average pulse rate
60-100
Low Blood Pressure
Hypotension
Above 180/120 is known as
Hypertensive crisis
Average temperature range for a temporal temperature
98.6-100.6
Average Oxygen Saturation Range
95% - 100%
Pulse taken on the top of the foot
Pedal Pulse / Dorsal Pedis
List the 6 vital signs
Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
O2
B/P
Pain
The first sound you hear when taking a blood pressure is the ___________ number (NOT THE TOP NUMBER)
Systolic
Hyperthermia
Average Respiratory Rate
12-20
Pulse behind the knee
Popliteal
The process of moving air into and out of the lungs is referred to as
Respiration
What 3 items do you need to take a Blood Pressure
Alcohol Wipes
Stethoscope
Blood pressure cuff
A patient is drinking a nice cold glass of ice tea. You need a temperature and you only have an oral thermometer. How long do you instruct the patient to not drink
15-20min
Will take 15 or 20 or both
Fast Deep Breathing
Hyperventilation
The three things you are looking for when taking a pulse
Rate, Rhythm and Quality
You need to get a weight on Mrs Jones. In her Chair she weighs 296 pounds her chair weighs 54 pounds. How much does Mrs. Jones weigh?
242 pounds