What is used to take temperature?
Thermometer
Name one pulse site other than radial.
temporal, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis
what is hypotension?
low blood pressure
Why is it essential that vital signs be measured accurately?
often it is the first indication of a disease or abnormality
What is dyspnea?
difficult/labored breathing
What is considered the 5th Vital Sign?
Pain
The four main vital signs are:
temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
What is the blood pressure reading on the dial?
72/14
The measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat produced is called:
Temperature
The most accurate method of taking a temperature is _______.
Rectal
What is the average temperature?
98.6
The measurement of breaths taken by a patient is called:
Respirations
What temperature indicates a fever?
101 and up
What is apnea?
Absences of Breaths
What side of the wrist is the radial pulse felt on?
thumb side of wrist
What is the rate for bradycardia?
Under 60
What can cause an INCREASE in pulse rate?
shock, exercise, fever, excitement, nervousness, drugs
What is the most common pulse site used?
Radial
What is the normal pulse range for an adult?
60-90 BPM
What is the least accurate way to take temperature?
axillary/ under arm
The first number on a blood pressure reading is called:
systolic
What is the difference between hyperthermia and hypothermia?
hyperthermia is high body temperature and hypothermia is low body temperature
What can cause a DECREASE in pulse rate?
sleep, drugs, coma, physical training, heart disease
What is pulse?
heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one minute.
what is the rate for tachycardia?
above 100
What is used to take blood pressure?
sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff)
What must be noted when taking pulse?
Rate, Rhythm, Volume
What is the average normal blood pressure?
120/80
The second number on a blood pressure reading is called:
diastolic
What is hypertension?
high blood pressure