Respiration and Pulse-Ox
What is the average breath per minute for an adult?
12 to 18 breaths/min
What is a typical, healthy heart rate for an adult?
60-100bpm
What is the average body temp for an adult?
98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the average blood pressure? (systolic and diastolic)
Systolic- less than 120
Diastolic- less than 80
What is the main purpose of the respiratory system?
Breathing; taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide
What is the measurement of heart rate?
Beats Per Minute(BPM)
At what temperature is it considered a fever?
100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
What blood pressure is to high?
140/90
What is a typical Pulse-Ox range?
95% to 100%
What can you do to bring down your heart rate?
Exercise, reduce stress, drink water, deep breathing, and healthy diet.
Why does your body go to a fever temperature?
Your body is trying to self-regulate and kill the virus or bacteria affecting your body
How can you decrease high blood pressure? (Give 3)
Exercise, reduce sodium(salt), good sleep, ease stress
What is a common respiratory disease and how can you cope with it?
Asthma and using an inhaler
How do you check your heart rate?
By placing two fingers on your wrist and feeling the pulse.
What can you do to bring down a fever? (List 3)
Stay hydrated, rest, medication, fluids, stay cool, and lukewarm baths
What are the most common effects of having high blood pressure? (give 2)
Shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches, dizziness
What is a Pulse-Ox?
An electronic device that measures the saturation of oxygen carried in your red blood cells.
What is an abnormal heart rate?
Anything lower than 60 or higher than 100 is considered abnormal
At what temp of a fever can you die
105 and heigher.
What are the signs of high blood pressure? (Give 3)
severe headaches, chest pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, anxiety