Heart Rate/Pulse
a HR of 60-100 in an adult is considered this
Within Normal limits
Normal temperature of the human body
98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius
Normal adult range for respirations
12-20 breaths per minute
130/90 is considered
hypertensive
Pain is frequently reported in this kind of scale with adults
0-10
The most common place to take a pulse on an adult
Radial Artery
The most accurate location for a temperature to be taken
Rectal
The absence of respirations, usually temporary
apnea
The pressure in your artery when your left ventricle contracts. Also, the top number of your BP
Systolic pressure
The shortage of oxygen in tissues is called this
hypoxia
HR of 48 BPM in an adult
Bradycardia
A temperature of 101.8 degrees is this.
Febrile or a Fever
An adult breathing 6 breaths per minute is considered
bradypenic
90/70 is considered this
hypotensive
Normal oxygen saturation range in an adult
95-100%
HR of greater than 100 BPM resting, in an adult is considered
Tachycardia
A core body temperature below 95F or 35C
Hypothermia
Difficult or labored breathing is this
Dyspnea
Name 2 things that affect blood pressure that are unavoidable
genetics, race, age
Pain is the only vital sign that is patient reported so it is _____________ ?
Subjective
Name 4 places we can assess a pulse. (artery names)
Hyperthermia
difficulty breathing with a high-pitched whistling or sighing sound during expiration.
Wheezing
When the left ventricle of the heart is at rest or between contractions
Diastolic pressure
This blood is oxygenated and is bright red in color
Arterial blood
Refers to the regularity of the pulse, or the spacing of beats
Rhythm
The absence of fever is called
afebrile
a dusky, bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, or nail beds as a result of decreased oxygen in the bloodstream.
Cyanosis
Name 3 causes of hypertension
Arteriosclerosis- hardening of the arteries
Strong emotions
Pressure on the brain
DIET: High salt intake Obesity
Kidney disease
Smoking or stimulant drugs
Name 2 of the 3 aspects of pain
Duration
Severity
Type
Name 2 ways to describe the strength, force, quality or intensity of the pulse.
Strong, Weak, Thready or Bounding
Name 3 factors that affect body temperature
illness, surrounding temperature, time of day, exercise, food intake
abnormal breathing pattern characterized by periods of dyspnea followed by periods of apnea. Frequently noted in a dying patient.
Cheyne-Stokes
Name 3 effects of prolonged hypertension
Enlarged heart
CVA-stroke
Aneurysm
Kidney Failure
The O2 saturation is the percentage of __________ in your red blood cells that is carrying oxygen
hemoglobin