Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure is measured in
Millimeters of Mercury
Correct way to take an apical pulse
Stethoscope at apex of heart count for 1 min
What is not a route for measuring temperature
Femoral
Healthy adult has how many respiration per minute
12-20
Name 4 main vital signs
Temperature
Pulse
Respirations
BP
Hypertension Means
High Blood Pressure
Radial
What does not lead to increased body temperature
When a person stops breathing for a few seconds & starts breathing again
Apnea
Prehypertension occurs when diastolic reading is between
80-89
What is taken in account when choosing the appropriate blood pressure cuff
Arm Circumference
Pulse that is used when measuring BP
Brachial
When is your body temp the highest
Evenings
When you hear bubbling or rattling sounds
Cheyne-Stokes
What part of the stethoscope do you place over an artery to hear the BP
Diaphragm or Bell
How do you record a BP measurement
As a Fraction
Pulse rate over 100 beats per minute
Tachycarida
If a patient had rectal surgery where would you take their temp
Oral, tympanic, axillary
Labored or difficult respiration
Dyspnea
Two ways that can cause hypotension
Shock & Dehydration
Correct Position when taking a BP
Arm should be resting at the level of the heart
"DOUBLE JEOPARDY"
Pulse is described as regular or irregular by its
Rhythm
Before digital thermometer is used, you should
Apply a new sheath
Breathing with a high-pitched whistling during expiration
Wheezing
Heart sounds are caused by
Movement of blood through the heart chamber
"Double Jeopardy"