What is the other term for an increased pulse?
Tachycardia
What is respiration?
A person taking in oxygen (breathing in) and releasing carbon dioxide (breathing out)
Blood pressure is measured in this unit?
Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Where is tympanic temperature taken?
The ear
What is the type of pulse measured when a person has been sitting for several minutes?
Resting Pulse
What is the normal range of breaths for an adult?
12-20 breaths/min
High blood pressure is also known by this medical term
Hypertension
Can you take temperature after just eating or drinking?
No, you need to wait 15 minutes
What are some parts of the respiratory system?
Lungs, bronchioles, alveoli, mouth, nose
What is a normal blood pressure?
120/80 mmHg
Fill in the blank: A _____________ is used to take temperature
Thermometer