Temperature
These routes are less invasive than oral or rectal
What is Axillary, Temporal, Tympanic, Infrared Forehead
Most common site to assess in adults
What is Radial pulse at wrist
Most common technique for counting respirations
What is Inspecting chest rise and fall for 30 sec right before or after counting pulse
Normal range for adults
What is Less than 120/80 but no less than 90/60
97-99%
What is Usual normal range for oxygen saturation
Below 96.8 degrees
What is Hypothermia
Bradycardia
What is Pulse less than 50 beats per minute
Tachypnea
What is Greater than 25 breaths per minute
Definition of blood pressure
What is Force exerted on the walls of artery under pressure
Method of measurement of oxygen bound to hemoglobin
What is Pulse oximetry
Character
What is the presence/absence of labored breathing or abnormal depth