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chp. 12
vital signs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the four basic vital signs? | pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and temperature |
| a rapid but weak pulse may indicate? | shock |
| blood vessels that carry blood to the heart? | veins |
| blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart? | arteries |
| heart rates over 100 are known as? | tachycardia |
| heart rates below 60 are? | bradycardia |
| in a trained athlete,the resting pulse will be? | lower (because the heart muscle receives more exercise.) |
| the rythm of the pulse is described as? | regular or irregular |
| when noting the pulse be sure to indicate the ______, ________ and __________. | rate, rhythm and strength (or quality.) |
| Areas of the ______ monitor conditions in the body at all times. | brain |
| The pulse is known as the _______ _______. | radial pulse. |
| carotid artery is in the _____? | neck |
| apical pulse is? (where) | at the apex or top of the heart |
| CPR stands for? | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| when taking a pulse you need? | a watch with a second hand (and gloves if blood or fluid is present) |
| artery located on face in front of the ear? | temporal artery |
| artery found on the inside of the arm at the crease near the elbow? | brachial artery |
| popliteal artery is found where? | behind the knee |
| the pulse located on top of the foot and used primarily to check for feet circulation | dorsalis pedis |
| deep, gasping respirations | kussmaul's breathing |
| 15 yrs and older respiration is __to __ breaths per min.? | 15 to 20 |
| a well trained athletes respiration is __ to __ breaths per min.? | 6 to 8 |
| top # in a blood pressure reading? | systolic |
| hypotension is | low blood pressure |
| hypertension is | high bloob pressure |
| what is a blood pressure cuff? | sphygmomanometer |
| body's temperature is regulated by an area in the brain known as? | hypothalamus |
| the key to quality care is ? | communication |
| normal body temp is? | 98.6 F or 37 Celsius |
| most practical temp reading in the field is? | tympanic |
| in emergency situations blood pressure should be measured? | ASAP |
Created by:
Mrs. Franks
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