Temperature
What is the medical term for a body temperature below 95°F?
Hypothermia
What is the normal range of an adult’s resting heart rate in beats per minute?
60 to 100 bpm
What is the normal range for adult respiration rate per minute?
12 to 20 breaths per minute
What is the first sound heard when taking blood pressure called?
systolic pressure
What is the most commonly used scale for assessing pain intensity adults?
the numeric rating scale
Name the four common sites where body temperature can be measured.
axillary, rectal, oral, tympanic
Which artery is commonly used to check the pulse at the wrist?
radial pulse
What term describes abnormally slow breathing?
bradypnea
What does diastolic pressure measure?
the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
What is the term for pain that persists beyond the healing period, often lasting longer than 3 to 6 months?
chronic pain
Which method of temperature measurement is considered the most accurate?
rectal
What term describes a pulse rate greater than 100 bpm?
tachycardia
What does the term for a temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep?
apnea
What lifestyle changes can help lower high blood pressure?
diet, exercise, weight loss, and stress management
Name a common pain assessment tool used for non-verbal patients or those who cannot communicate effectively.
FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) Scale
What can cause a false reading when taking an oral temperature?
recent consumption of hot/cold foods and drinks, smoking, or improper placement of thermometer
What pulse site is used during CPR to check for circulation in adults?
carotid artery
What term is used to describe labored breathing, or difficulty breathing?
dyspnea
What artery is commonly used to measure blood pressure?
The brachial artery
What are the two main categories of pain relief methods?
non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods
What is the normal range or adult body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?
97°F to 99°F
What is the name of the device used to amplify and listen to heart sounds when taking an apical pulse?
A stethoscope
What condition is characterized by difficulty breathing while lying flat?
orthopnea
What term describes the significant drop in blood pressure when moving from a lying to a standing position?
orthostatic hypotension
Which type of pain is typically described as burning, shooting, or tingling and is often related to nerve damage?
neuropathic pain