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Term for inhalation and exhalation
Respiration
Oral Temperature can be taken if the person is unconscious T or F
False
Where is a tympanic thermometer placed
In the ear
A resident has a blood pressure of 160/90 would you report this?
YES
NO
High blood pressure term
Hypertension
What color code is rectal thermometers
Red
If you obtain a blood pressure outside of normal limits what would youdo
Report to the nurse
Low blood pressure term
Hypotension
A resident has a respiratory rate of 18 would you report this?
NO
How do you calculate pulse rate
Count for 30 seconds and multiply by 30
Which number is systolic and which is diastolic in
160/90
Top Systolic
Bottom Diastolic
For a pulse reading which artery is used
Radial
How would you take an apical pulse
Place stethoscope of left side of chest and count beats for 1 full minute
A resident has a respiratory rate of 22. Would you report this?
YES
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure
Is an oral temp of 99.7 elevated T or F
True
What is normal pulse rate
60-100
What is normal respiratory rate
12-20
What is normal blood pressure
120/80
Name 3 times you would report vital signs
Change from a prior measurmement
Above Normal Range
Below Normal Range
What is the term for heart rate >100
Tachycardia
Name 3 reasons you would not perform a blood pressure in someones arm
PICC line
Dialysis Catheter / Lumen / Shunt
Masectomy
IV
Injured Arm
Which artery is used when checking a blood pressure
Brachial
What is the term for heart rate <60
Bradycardia