Temperature
Define hyperthermia
Body temperature exceeding 104 F
Identify three (3) pulse sites.
Temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial.
Any two (2) factors that increase blood pressure.
excitement, anxiety, nervous tension, eating, stimulant drugs, exercise, smoking
One inspiration (breathing in) and one expiration (breathing out)
Temporal
Define tachycardia.
A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute
Differentiate between hypertension and hypotension.
Hypertension is high blood pressure. Hypotension is low blood pressure.
The normal rate for respirations in adults
12-20 breaths per minute
What and where does a tympanic thermometer record?
The aural temperature in the ear
What three factors must be considered when recording pulse?
Rate, Rhythm, and Volume
If systolic pressure is 130 and diastolic pressure is 90, what is the pulse pressure?
40 mm Hg
Three facts that must be noted when measuring respiration
Rate, character, rhythm
Differentiate between febrile and afebrile.
Febrile means a fever is present. Afebrile means no fever is present.
An adult’s pulse rate is 30 beats per minute. What does this indicate?
Bradycardia
Are respirations faster in children or adults? What is the average respiration rate in children?
Use the formula °F = (°C x 1.8) + 32 to convert a Celsius temperature of 25° to Fahrenheit.
77°F
You are recording a patient’s pulse rate. You hear 32 beats in 30 seconds. What is the patient’s pulse rate (beats per minute)?
64 bpm
Which category does a systolic pressure >180 mm Hg fall into?
Hypertensive crisis
Explain any one (1) respiration abnormality.
Dyspnea, apnea, tachypnea, bradypnea, orthopnea.