Vital Signs ☺ Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
pertaining to the arm | brachial |
a slow heart rate | bradycardia |
the pulse felt at the neck on either side of the trachea | carotid |
the bottom number of the blood pressure reading; represents the amoung of pressure during the relaxation phase of the heartbeat. | diastolic |
the exhaled portion of a respiration | expiration |
the inhaled portion of a respiraion | inspiration |
pertaining to the bone of the forearm | radial |
instrument used to take blood pressure readings; also knowsn as the blood pressure cuff | sphygmomanometer |
the top number of a blood pressure reading; represents the force of the heart as it contracts | systolic |
a fast heart rate | tachycardia |
bradycardia is a pulse rate lower than how many beats per minute? | 60 |
what is the most commonly measured pulse rate? | radial pulse |
which thermometers usually have digital readouts and are handheld? | electronic |
when taking a patient's pulse, it is best ifyou take it for how long? | 30 seconds then multiply by 2 |
an adult respiratory rate is how many beats per minute? | 16 to 20 |
when taking a blood pressure reading, what is the normal value for adult systolic pressure? | 100 to 140 mmHg |
what does the term bradycardia refer to? | slow heart rate |
a stethoscope must be used to take which of the following pulses? | apical pulse |
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