vital signs 1
Heart rate greater than 100.
What is tachycardia?
Respiratory rate less than 10.
What is Bradypnea?
Acceptable blood pressure range.
What is systolic less than 120 over diastolic less than 80?
temp taken tympanicly or in the ear.
aural temperature
2 extra points on test
a constant state of fluid balance within the body.
What is homeostasis?
Heart rate less than 60.
What is bradycardia?
measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat produced by the body
temperature
cheyne-stokes respiration is characterized by
period of dyspnea followed by periods of apnea
name 5 pulse points without using notes for 10 extra points on test
pg 439 of text book
the pulse taken with a stethoscope over the apex of the heart
what is apical pulse?
2 extra points on test
wheezing
difficulty breathing with a high pitched whistling or sighing sound during expiration
refers to the depth and quality of respirations
what is character?
the pressure of the blood felt against the wall of an artery as the heart contracts and relaxes or beats.
pulse
the normal range for the oral temp of a healthy adult
97.6-98.6F
refers to the pressure of the blood pushing against the wall of an artery as the heart beats and rest
pulse
which site for taking a temperature is considered the most accurate, as it measures the core body temp
rectal
another name for fever
pyrexia?
the least accurate method for taking a temp is
axillary
name 3 types of thermometers without looking in the book for 5 extra points on test
pg 426 in text book
arrythmia
irregular or abnormal breathing
the 3 characteristics that are noted about a pulse are
rate, rhythm and volume
Temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is hypothermia?
what is TPR
temperature, pulse and respirations
2 extra points on test
what are the first 4 steps in the procedure for taking an oral temp
1. assemble equipment
2. wash hands and put on gloves
3. introduce yourself, identify the pt, explain the procedure
4. position pt and ask if pt has eaten or had anything cold to drink in the past 15 minutes.
orthopnea
severe dyspnea in which breathing is very difficult in any position other than sitting erect or standing