Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Vital Signs

Final N101

QuestionAnswer
Objective Data What we see
Subjective Data What the Pt. says
The heat of the body measured in degrees Body Temperature
Heat regulator of the body Hypothalamus
Temperature of the deep tissues Core Temperature
Core Temp Rectal, Tympanic
TPR Temperature, Pule, Respirations
Surface Temp Oral, Axillary
Heat is the byproduct of chemical reactions in body cells known as Metabolism
Radiation, Convection, Evaporation, Conduction Heat Loss
A person with normal body temp Afebrile
A person w/fever is Febrile
Febrile A person w/fever is
Temp >102 Pyrexia
Pyrexia Temp >102
Norm Core Temp 97-100.8 degrees
97 - 100 degrees Norm Core Temp
Fever >105.8 Hyperpyrexia
Hyperpyrexia Fever >105.8
Temp <95 degrees Hypothermia
Hypothermia Temp <95 degrees
SA Node Pace maker of heart
Pace maker of heart SA Node
S1 caused by closure of Mitral & Tricuspid valves
S2 caused by closure of Pulmonic & Aortic valves
Norm Heart rate 60 - 100 bpm
60 - 100 bpm Norm Heart Rate
Pulse >100 Tachycardia
Tachycardia Pulse >100
Pulse <60 Bradycardia
Bradycardia Pulse <60
Respiratory Center Brainstem
Brainstem Respiratory Center
Normal Respiratory 12-20 bpm
12-20 bpm Normal Respiratory
Norm stimulus to breathe is Hypercarbia
>20 bpm Tachypnea
Tachypnea >20 bpm
<12 bpm Bradypnea
Bradypnea <20 bpm
Apnea Absence of Respiration
Absence of Respirations Apnea
Norm Systolic 100 - 119
100 - 119 Norm Systolic
60 - 80 Norm Diastolic
Norm Diastolic 60 - 80
Prehypertension 120-134 / 80-89
120-134 / 80-89 Prehypertension
>100/60 Hypotension
Hypotension >100/60
Created by: lost little girl
Popular Nursing sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards