Blood Pressure
What device is used to listen to heart and lung sounds?
Stethoscope
What is the normal adult pulse range?
60–100 bpm
Normal adult respiratory rate?
12–20 breaths/min
Average body temperature?
98.6°F (37°C)
Where is the axillary temperature taken?
In the armpit
What is the name of the manual BP cuff?
Sphygmomanometer
Pulse >100 bpm is called…
Tachycardia
Respiratory rate >20 breaths/min is called…
Tachypnea
What temperature is considered hyperthermia?
Above 100.4°F
Where do you check the radial pulse?
Thumb side of the wrist
What artery is used to check BP?
Brachial artery
Pulse <60 bpm is called…
Bradycardia
Respiratory rate <12 breaths/min is called…
Bradypnea
Normal temperature range for elderly adults?
95–97°F
Which artery is used during CPR on an adult?
Carotid artery
What does the systolic BP measure?
Pressure when the heart contracts
How long do you check an irregular pulse?
Full 60 seconds
How long do you check respirations?
15 sec x 4, 30 sec × 2 OR 60 sec if irregular
Define hypothermia
Body temperature below 95°F
Which artery is on top of the foot?
Dorsalis pedis artery
What is the normal diastolic range?
60–80 mmHg
What do we call a pulse that feels weak?
Thready
What part of the cardiac cycle happens in diastole?
Heart relaxes and fills with blood
How many routes do we have for temperature?
Five (oral, axillary, rectal, tympanic, temporal)
What part of the stethoscope is used for lung and bowel sounds?
Diaphragm