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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the normal temperature range in celsius | 36.1º C to 37.5ºC |
| what is the normal temperature range in farenheit | temperature variation from 97º F to 99.6º F |
| what is the normal pulse rate for an adult | 60-100 bpm |
| define tachycardia | greater than 100 bpm |
| define bradycardia | less than 60 bpm |
| what is the normal adult respiratory rate | 12-20 breaths per min |
| define tachypnea | greater than 20 breaths a min |
| define bradypnea | less than 12 breaths a min |
| define dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| what is the range for normal systolic blood pressure | 100-120 mm Hg |
| what is the range for normal diastolic blood pressure | 70-80 mm Hg |
| what are the four ways used to take a temperature | oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic |
| which vital sign is commonly forgotten | pain assessment |
| True or False, you should document how vitals signs are obtained? i.e. rectal, manually, sitting etc. | true |
| A respiratory rate of 27 breaths per minute is considered what? | Tachypnea |
| Your patient has a heart rate of 113. What is the term for this condition? | Tachycardia |
| Name the three terms for an elevated temperature. | pyrexia, febrile, or hyperthermia. |
| How are temperatures commonly classified | constant, intermittent, and remittent. |
| Define remittent temperature | Significant variations within 24 hours without return to normal |
| define intermittent temperature | recurring fever episodes separated by times of normal temperature. |
| What is a common cause of elevated temperature | A body defense to destroy invading bacteria |
| What factors affect your temperature | Disease or illness, Age, Exercise, Hormonal influences, Stress, Environment, Ingestion of hot & cold, Smoking, Diurnal variations |
| How high can exercise increase your body temperature | 103.2 |
| What causes greater temp variations in women than in men | hormonal changes due to ovulation and menopause |
| How does age affect the body temp | temp regulation in infants is unstable, lower normal temperature and sensitivity to extremes in elderly |
| Define Diurnal Variations | Temperatures vary throughout the day. Lowest reading occurs between 0100 and 0400. Usually peaks between 1600 and 1800. |
| True of False, Stress, environment, and hot or cold fluids can increase or decrease body temperature | True |
| How can smoking affect temperature | It can increase an oral temperature greatly for 20 minutes |
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