pulse places
this pulse cant be taken by hand
apacial
____ are an indicator of the body's general state of health
vitals
if a person stays over night in the hospital how often should their vitals be taken
every 2 hours
If a behavioral health technician was going to take your pulse manually what artery would they test it from
carotid
the most accurate thermometer
temporal
taken from the back of the knee
popliteal
____ is the term used to describe an exceeded O2 intake
Hyperventilation
if a patient's temperature is 105-106, what would you call this
Hyperpyrexia
What is the artery of the top of the foot called?
dorsalis pedis
least accurate thermometer
disposable
top of the foot
posterior tibial
____ is the time between each pulse beat or pattern of rhythm
Pulse Rhythm
patient has a weak pulse what tool should you use to take his pulse
doppler
Where is the popliteal artery located?
ankle
temporal thermometers have a____ which slides across your forehead
sensor/scanner
What age group has the average B.P.M. of 110-170?
Infants
A ____ is a unit used to amplify the sound of peripheral pulses that are difficult to palpate
Doppler
patient has low temperature, what fever level is this
low
What artery provides for the most accurate temperature reading?
temporal artery
listen to someone's heart
stethoscope
What age group has the average B.P.M. of 55-70
Elderly
Low grade fever temperature ranges from ____ to 100.9
99
patient has hypertension what is their systolic and diastolic
systolic>140 diastolic>90
What is the largest artery in the body?
Aorta
blood pressure cuff is too big
low results