TEMPERATURE
The small circle after the temperature value indicates
What is degrees
The pulse is counted by doing this action
What is palpating a surface artery
Term used to express "no respirations"
What is apnea
A person who uses his or her knowledge of science, technology, math, and communication to solve medical mysteries is a:
What is a Medical Detective
A fever is considered any temperature at or above this value
What is 100.4 °F
The length of time a pulse is measured in
What is one minute
These are what provide the first clues when investigating any medical mystery
What are vital signs
This is the least accurate body part to take a temperature
What is the armpit
The normal range of an average adult's heart rate/pulse
What is 60 to 100 beats per minute
A self-regulating process by which an organism can maintain internal stability while adjusting to changing external conditions
What is homeostasis
Abnormally high body temperature or overheating is called this
What is hyperthermia
This is the name of the artery we palpate in the wrist to measure pulse
What is the radial artery
What does the abbreviation CPR stand for?
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
These two primary organs are measured with vital signs
What are the heart and lungs
The tympanic thermometer measures body temperature in what part of the body?
What is the ear
The only organ that is part of the circulatory system
What is the heart
The flow of air into and out of the alveoli
What is (pulmonary) ventilation
What person is considered to have when the blood pressure is Below 90/60
What is hypotension
This device is used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood
What is a pulse oximeter