Block One Flashcards
What are the standard vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
What are the two other vital signs (included sometimes)?
Pain and oxygen saturation
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
60-100 BPM
What is the normal range for respiratory rate?
12-20 BPM
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?
Between 100-129
What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?
Between 60-79
What is the normal range for oral temperature?
97.6-99.6 degrees F
What is the normal range for oxygen saturation?
90-100%
Oral
pertaining to the mouth
Tympanic
temperature obtained by placing a electronic probe in the ear canal
Temporal
temperature measurement in a thermometer place on the temple or forehead
Rectum
relating to the rectum
Axillary
relating to the armpit
What location is temperature taken from considered to be most accurate?
rectum
Centigrade
a thermometric scale on which the interval between freezing and boiling points of water is divided by 100 degrees (Celsius)
Fahrenheit
a temperature scale where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees
What color is a rectal thermometer?
Red
What color is an oral thermometer?
blue or green
What position should the resident be in while taking rectal temperature?
sim’s position
How far should the tip of the rectal thermometer be inserted?
After lubing 2 inches of it, it should be inserted 1-1.5 inches in gently without pushing if meeting resistance
How to take tympanic temperature
gently pull up and back on the outside of the ear and insert the covered tip 1/4 to 1/2 inches into the ear canal
Apical
the adjective for the apex, the tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure
Apical Pulse
measured by listening over the apex (lower tip) of the heart with a stethoscope
Radial Artery
the artery that runs just beneath the skin at the wrist where the pulse can be felt
Pulse
the rhythmical throbbing caused by the regular contraction and alternate expansion of an artery
Why can’t you use your thumb to check radial pulse?
your thumb has it’s own pulse that can mess up your count
Dsypnea
difficulty breathing
Apnea
the temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep
Irregular
not even or regular in shape or pattern
Diaphragm
the strong dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and assists in breathing
Systolic
phase when heart is at work and contacting, pushing blood from the left to the right side. Top number for BP
Diastolic
phase when heart is resting and relaxes. Bottom number for BP
Hypertension
high blood pressure
Hypotension
abnormally low blood pressure
Brachial artery
the major blood vessel of the upper arm
Orthostatic
relating to or caused by an upright position
Orthostatic Hypotension
low blood pressure caused by a sitting or standing position
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
the amount of oxygen in the blood and the person’s pulse rate
