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Vital Signs

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What is a normal pulse range for adults? 60-100
What should you ask a patient before taking an oral temperature? Have you had anything to eat, drink or smoke in the last 15 minutes?
Respirations are counted for how long? 30 seconds
Difficult breathing is known as Which of the following is part of the procedure for weighing infants?
Which of the following is part of the procedure for weighing infants? remove the diaper
Blood pressure is defined as The pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries.
What is the first thing to do before weighing a patient? place a paper towel on the scale
An infant's head circumference is measured with the tape measure just above the ears and eyebrows
Which of the following pulse points is on the neck? carotid
The final recorded pulse number is how many times the heart beats in . . . 1 minute
Which of the following is the most common location for taking a peripheral pulse? radial
A pulse of 110 BPM would be classified as... tachycardia
When taking a tympanic temperature, you should pull the ear down for adults. False
Which of the following is true about taking an apical pulse? - you listen on the midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space - it is taken over the apex of the heart - you use a stethoscope
The temperature taken at the armpit is called axillary
Which of the following pulses is detected with a stethoscope? apical
Rectal temperatures are usually only taken on infants
The most accurate temperature method is rectal
Stridor is caused by a partial blockage of the upper airway. True
Cheyne-stokes is an irregular breathing pattern seen in women during labor False
What is orthopnea? having to sit up straight to breathe comfortably
The normal reading for the device that fits on your finger and measures oxygen levels is 90% - 100%
Systole is when the heart... is contracting
Recumbent length refers to measuring a patient's length while they are lying down
The diastolic blood pressure measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
Normal adult blood pressure ranges are 100-120 systolic, 60-80 diastolic
_________ is a type of macrocephaly caused by increased cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. hydrocephalus
A temperature of above 104° F is classified as dangerous
What is a normal temperature for an adult? (select all that apply) - 37° C - 98.6° F
What 3 characteristics should be noted when taking a pulse? rate, rhythm, volume
What is the average respiratory rate for adults? 16 - 20
The device that fits on your finger and measures oxygen levels in the blood is a/an pulse oximeter
Which of the following temperatures in celsius is considered febrile? 38
A blood pressure of 125/85 would be classified as stage 1 hypertension
Hypoxia means low oxygen
Absence of breathing is called apnea. True
When weighing a baby it is necessary to keep your hand close so they don't fall. True
A baby's length is measured from vertex to the tip of the big toe. False
Vital signs can be affected by stress, exertion and environment. True
A baby's diaper should be kept on while weighing. False
It is acceptable to use an adult blood pressure cuff on a 5 year old patient. False
It is important to have the patient remove their shoes and any bulky items before stepping on the scale. True
Hypertension is usually more concerning than hypotension. False
When taking a blood pressure you should listen for what? - When the beating sounds disappear (diastolic pressure) - The first Korotkoff sound (systolic pressure)
What is a sphygmomanometer used for? to measure blood pressure
The respiratory rate should be taken at the same time as what? pulse
What does the term "bradycardia" mean? slow heart rate
A single respiration is defined as... one inhale and one exhale
What are the 3 characteristics of respiration? rate, rhythm, depth
What is the first thing you should do if your patient is experiencing dyspnea? sit them up
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