Question | Answer |
Define metabolism - | The process of chemical & physical change within our bodies that produces heat |
What causes 'goose bumps'? | When small papillary muscles at the base of hair follicles constrict due to fever or chill |
What is the normal temp of a newborn? | 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit |
What is the normal temp of a 1 year old? | 99.7 Degrees Fahrenheit |
What is the normal temp of a person 6 years to adulthood? | 98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit |
What is the normal temp of a elderly person over the age of 70? | 96.8 Degrees Fahrenheit |
What qualifies an artery as a pulse site? | Any place where an artery is near the surface of the body and the vessel can be pressed against a bone |
If a site other then radial is used is it documented? | Yes, record rate and notation of the site used |
Define respiration - | One complete inspiration & expiration |
Define internal respiration - | Occurs at the cellular level, when oxygen in the bloodstream is transferred into the cells for energy and carbon dioxide is released as a waste product |
What are the characteristics of respiration? | 1 - Rate; 2 - Rhythm; 3 - Depth |
Define rate in relation to respirations - | The number of respirations per minute and is described as normal, rapid or slow |
Define rhythm in relation to respiration - | Refers to the breathing pattern; A regular breathing pattern is normal for adults, the breathing pattern of infants varies; |
What is automatic interruptions in relation to respiration? | an example is sighing, which is considered normal |
What is the terminology that is used for descriptive characteristics for breath sounds? | 1 - Rales; 2 - Rhonchi; 3 - Stertorous |
What are signs that a person cannot inspire enough oxygen to supply all of the body's cells? | Normal skin coloring around the mouth and nail beds turn bluish, dusty color. Medical term = cyanosis |
Other signs of a lack of oxygen include - | Vertigo, chest pain (angina), & numbness in the fingers and toes |
Define secondary hypertension - | Increased blood pressure from non-heart related pathologic conditions |
What are some examples of things that can cause secondary hypertension? | Renal disease, complications of pregnancy, endocrine imbalances, obesity, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis & brain injuries |
Define sphygmomanometer - | An instrument used for measuring BP in the arteries |
Define Sphygmo - | Means pulse |
Define manometer - | An instrument used to measure the pressure of a liquid or a gas |
What the different styles of sphygmomanometers? | Aneroid ; electronic; computerized |