Temperature
Pulse
Respirations
Blood Pressure
Potpourri
100
What is the normal range ( in Fahrenheit) for an oral temperature?
97.6 - 99.6 degrees F
100
What is the general range for pulse rates in adults?
60-100 beats per minute
100
What is the normal rate for respirations in an adult?
12-20 breaths per minute
100

What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?

60 - 89 mmHg

100
What should you do if you note any abnormality or change in vital signs?
Report findings immediately to your supervisor.
200

What is the medical term for "with fever"?

febrile

200

Name the pulse site at the wrist (most common).

Radial

200

Define Tachypnea

respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute

200

Systolic Pressure occurs during which part of activity of the heart?

When the heart contracts and pushes blood into the arteries.

200
How long do you need to wait to take an oral temperature if the person has had something to eat, drink, or smoke?
15 minutes
300
What is the most accurate method for taking a temperature?
Rectal
300
Define Bradycardia.
Pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute
300
Define Dyspnea.
Difficult or labored breathing.
300
What are 3 factors that decrease blood pressure?
Rest/sleep depressant drugs shock dehydration excessive blood loss fasting
300

What is the normal range for pulse oximetry?

95 - 100%

400

What is the normal range for temporal temperature? 

97.2 - 100.1

400
Define Pulse.
The pressure of the blood felt against the wall of an artery as the heart beats and rests.
400

You hear a high pitched whistling sound when your resident breathes. What is this called?

Wheezing

400

What is the systolic range for normal blood pressure?

90 - 119 mmHg

400

Why must vital signs be measured accurately?

They are often the first sign of disease.

500

How can you tell the difference between an oral & rectal clinical thermometer?

 Rectal = red 

500
What three factors must be noted about the pulse?
Rate, rhythm, and volume.
500

What position should you place a resident in when they are having trouble breathing?

Raise the HOB, use the tripod (orthopneic) position

500

What is syncope?

Fainting. Often caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person moves quickly from lying/sitting to standing.

500

What should you do if you cannot find someone's blood pressure?

Ask for help.

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