respiration rate
what is respiration rate ?
one breath to each movement of air in and out of the lungs.
what tool do you use to to measure pulse?
pulse ox
what is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is a measure of how forcefully your blood goes through your arteries.
what do you use to measure heart rate?
heart rate monitor
what tool do you use to measure temperature?
thermometer
how do you measure respiration rate?
counting the number of breaths for one minute by counting how many times the chest rises.
what is normal pulse for an adult?
60-100 bpm
what is normal blood pressure for an adult?
120/80
what is normal heart rate for an adult?
60-100 bpm
what is a normal body temperature?
98.6 F
what is normal respiration rate for an adult?
12-18
at what pulse rate should you go to the ER?
160 bpm
how is blood pressure measured
sphygmomanometer or arm cuff
is a heart rate of 55 okay?
a normal adult resting heart rate is between 60 – 100 bpm, so it is lower than it should be
at what body temperature should you go to thee hospital?
103 F
Why is it important to get a resting respiratory rate as a vital sign rather than a rate while a person is active?
Measuring at rest ensures these signs aren't masked by the temporary effects of physical activity.
what are all of the pulse points on your body?
neck,wrist,behind the knee,the groin,inside the elbow,foot,abdomen
what is critical blood pressure
higher than 180/120
what is an unsafe heart rate?
above 100 bpm
how to bring down a fever?
rest and fluids
what happens to your respiration rate when carbon dioxide levels increase?
your bpm increases
why is there no pulse in veins?
the blood is not being pushed back by the heart
does drinking water lower blood pressure?
drinking too much water may cause your blood pressure to increase not decrease
does slowed heart rate mean clogged arteries?
does not increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease
what temperature is considered freezing
under 95 F