PULSE
Pulse point in the Neck
Carotid
This instrument is used to measure temperature.
Thermometer
Alternative site for checking blood pressures
Popliteal artery
PNEA means
Breathing
The pieces of a stethoscope that you hear sounds out of
Ear Pieces
Pulse point in the bend of the arm
Brachial
Only use a rectal thermometer for this type of patient
Comatose, Infant, Severely ill
This is referred to as the bottom number of the blood pressure
Diastolic
Normal rate of respirations
12-20
Refers to strength of a pulse
Volulme
Pulse point in the groin
Femoral
This glass thermometer is no longer used
Mercury
Always check a blood pressure at the level of the
Heart
This is a series of difficult breathing followed by no breathing
Cheynes Stokes
Elevated body temperature usually above 101 F
Fever
Pulse point in the bend of the knee
Popliteal
This type of thermometer is used in the ear
Tympanic
The difference between the top blood pressure and the bottom blood pressure
Pulse Pressure
This is breathing sound you will hear when the airways are narrowed
wheezing
Always perform this action after touching a patient
Wash hands/sanitize
Pulse point on the top of the foot.
Dorsalis Pedis
This is the amount of time that you should a rectal thermometer in place when checking a temperature
3-5 minutes
This pulse is used to check blood pressures
Brachial
respiration involves one complete inspiration and
expiration
this is difficult breathing
dyspnea