Blood Pressure
Normal blood pressure?
120/80
What is the average oral thermometer temperature?
98.6
What's 67 inches in feet?
5'7
What is hypertension?
High Blood Pressure
What are the four main vital signs routinely measured in healthcare
Temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure
This device clips onto a finger to measure oxygen levels in the blood
Pulse oximeter
What is considered low blood pressure?
Any reading lower than 90/60mm Hg
What are the 5 ways to take body temperature?
Oral, Tympanic, Rectal, Axillary, and Temporal
What does NKDA mean in a patient's chart?
No Known Drug Allergies
The top number in blood pressure reading is what?
Systolic pressure
How many minutes should you wait after chewing gum to do an oral temperature check
15 minutes
This calculation uses a person's height and weight to estimate whether they are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese
What is Body Mass Index? (BMI)
What's the name of the blood pressure clock?
Sphygmomanometer
What unit is blood pressure measured in?
Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
This rhythmic expansion of an artery after each heartbeat can be felt at the wrist or the neck
What is Pulse?