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Ch. 21

Vital signs

QuestionAnswer
what is the average pulse range in adults? 60-80 bpm
what is the average blood pressure of an adult 120/80
what are 5 different techniques of recording temperature oral, tympanic, temporal, axillary, rectal
what are the three patterns of fevers continuous, intermittent, remittent
what is the average body temp 98.6 but can range from 97.5 and 99.5
what are the common pulse points temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, apical, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibials
what is the normal respiratory rate for adults 12-20 breaths per minute
what two measurements make up a blood pressure reading systolic and diastolic
what is the pulse pressure the difference between the systolic and diastolic and should be about 30-50 mm Hg
what is considered hypertension readings above 140/90
Phase I sharp tapping
Phase II swishing or murmuring
Phase III louder, crisper tapping
Phase IV softer, fainter, more muffled
Phase V No sound
what are Korotkoff sounds sounds heard while reading a patient's BP
what are some factors that can affect pulse rate age, sex, exercise habits, emotional state, pregnancy, metabolic conditions, medication, fever, arrhythmia, hypertension, dehydration
what are some factors that can increase respiration severe pain, fever
causes increased rate and depth in respiration emotions, physical exertion, illness, condition that causes acidosis
causes decreased rate and depth in respiration illness, condition that causes alkalosis
what are some nonmodifiable risk factors for hypertension age, gender, genetics
factors that cause a temporary increase of blood pressure emotions, severe pain, and exercise
factors that temporary decrease blood pressure fluid volume deficit such as from hemorrhage or dehydration, sudden position change, some medications.
what are postural vital signs vital signs that test for orthostatic hypotension. must check pulse and blood pressure in 2 or 3 positions (suspine, sitting, and standing) must leave blood pressure cuff in place.
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