Temperature
the pressure of blood pushing against the wall of an artery
What is pulse?
Measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.
What are vital signs
Noted with pulse
Rate
Rhythm
Volume
pyrexia
fever
most common way to access temperature
what is oral temperature
When taking a pulse you should set your watch for
30 secs or 1 min
For a good respiratory rate your partner should
What is sit with the feet on the floor and breathe normally
Noted with respirations
Rate
Rhythm
Character
Max HR
220-age
most accurate way to access temperature
rectal temperature
four main vital signs are
measurement for respirations
RPM
Arrythmia
irregular or abnormal heart rhythm
Pulse Defecit
AP-RP
tympanic
ear
when checking for a pulse you should never use your
What is thumb
An absence of breaths
apnea
The number of breaths you take per minute
Respiratory Rate
Apical Pulse is taken here
Apex of the Heart
normal oral temp for people
98.6
measurement for pulse
What is Beats Per Measure
how to count a respiration
one inspiration and one expiration
Blue Skin
Cyanosis
Cheyne- Stokes
Difficult breathing then apnea