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vital signs

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