N A Vital Signs Chapter 30 Review
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| Define metabolism - | The process of chemical & physical change within our bodies that produces heat
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| What causes 'goose bumps'? | When small papillary muscles at the base of hair follicles constrict due to fever or chill
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| What is the normal temp of a newborn? | 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit
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| What is the normal temp of a 1 year old? | 99.7 Degrees Fahrenheit
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| What is the normal temp of a person 6 years to adulthood? | 98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit
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| What is the normal temp of a elderly person over the age of 70? | 96.8 Degrees Fahrenheit
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| 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
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| If a site other then radial is used is it documented? | Yes, record rate and notation of the site used
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| Define respiration - | One complete inspiration & expiration
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| 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
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| What are the characteristics of respiration? | 1 - Rate; 2 - Rhythm; 3 - Depth
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| Define rate in relation to respirations - | The number of respirations per minute and is described as normal, rapid or slow
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| 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;
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| What is automatic interruptions in relation to respiration? | an example is sighing, which is considered normal
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| What is the terminology that is used for descriptive characteristics for breath sounds? | 1 - Rales; 2 - Rhonchi; 3 - Stertorous
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| 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
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| Other signs of a lack of oxygen include - | Vertigo, chest pain (angina), & numbness in the fingers and toes
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| Define secondary hypertension - | Increased blood pressure from non-heart related pathologic conditions
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| What are some examples of things that can cause secondary hypertension? | Renal disease, complications of pregnancy, endocrine imbalances, obesity, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis & brain injuries
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| Define sphygmomanometer - | An instrument used for measuring BP in the arteries
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| Define Sphygmo - | Means pulse
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| Define manometer - | An instrument used to measure the pressure of a liquid or a gas
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| What the different styles of sphygmomanometers? | Aneroid ; electronic; computerized
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