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The measurement of breaths taken by a patient is called:
Respirations
The measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat produced is called:
Temperature
The four main vital signs are:
temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
Why is it essential that vital signs be measured accurately?
often it is the first indication of a disease or abnormality
The most accurate method of taking a temperature is _______.
Rectal
What is the difference between hyperthermia and hypothermia?
hyperthermia is high body temperature and hypothermia is low body temperature
What is the most common pulse site used?
Radial
What is the normal pulse range for an adult?
60-90 BPM
What is considered the 5th Vital Sign?
Pain
What is dyspnea?
difficult/labored breathing
What is the average temperature?
98.6
What must be noted when taking pulse?
Rate, Rhythm, Volume
What can cause an INCREASE in pulse rate?
shock, exercise, fever, excitement, nervousness, drugs
What can cause a DECREASE in pulse rate?
sleep, drugs, coma, physical training, heart disease
What is the rate for bradycardia?
Under 60
what is the rate for tachycardia?
above 100
