Chapter 14 Flashcards
What is the normal range of oral temperature
97.6-99.6 F
What is a normal pulse rate for an adult
60-100 bpm
What is a normal adult respiratory rate
12-20 respirations per minute
What is a normal systolic blood pressure
90-119 mmHg
What is a normal diastolic blood pressure
60-79 mmHg
What is the average body temp.
98.6 F
What is the circadian rhythm
The 24-hour day-night cycle
How do you clean a mercury-free thermometer
Rinse with clean cool water and dry
How should rectal thermometers be used on adults
Lubricated and inserted 1/2 inch - 1 inch
What is a pulse oximeter
A noninvasive device that determines the amount of oxygen in the blood (oxygen saturation) using a light
What else does a pulse oximeter do
Measures a person’s pulse rate
What is not a normal part of aging
Pain
What are vital signs
Body temp, pulse rate, rate of respirations, and blood pressure
What are the 5 types of thermometers
Digital, electronic, tympanic, temporal artery, and mercury-free
Where can temperature be taken
Mouth (oral), rectum (rectal), armpit (axillary), ear (tympanic), and temporal artery (forehead)
What is the most accurate way to take temperature
Rectal
What is the least accurate way to take temperature
Axillary temperature
