respiration
what is respiration?
they release energy from glucsose
TRUE OR FALSE are vital signs vital?
TRUE
are heart rate and respiratory rate the same thing?
No they are not
what does pulse-ox measure?
oxygen level and pulse
what is blood pressure?
when your blood is working through your ateries
why is respiration important?
the oxygen gives our cells the ability to break down
what do they help doctors determine?
if patients need immediate and/or urgent treatment
what increases your heart rate?
exercise, stress, and anxiety
what is pulse-ox used to find out?
your pulse
why is blood pressure important?
for proper blood flow
what does it mean to have a low respiration rate?
more than 20bpm
what are vital signs?
Measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.
what is the average heart rate?
between 60-100 bpm
why is pulse ox important?
gives the doctors an idea of what your treatment will be
what does it mean to have high blood pressure?
when you aren't exercising
what does it mean to have a low respiration rate?
this means that you could have a head problem
what are the 4 most important vital signs?
pulse, temp, respiratory rate, blood pressure
What tool is used to measure pulse/heart rate?
pulse oximeters
what does it mean to have a low pulse ox?
you can't deliver enough oxygen
what is a high blood pressure
130 to 139 mmHg/80 to 89 mmHg
what can you fix when you have a high respiration rate?
take meds and antibiotics
how does this help doctors?
gives the doctor an idea of how to proceed to diagnose the patient’s illness and ensure appropriate care and treatment.
how to fix having a high heart rate?
do more exercise
how can you fix having a high pulse ox?
drinking water and exercising
whats the low blood pressure
lower than 90/60 mm Hg