Chapter 14 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the normal range of oral temperature

A

97.6-99.6 F

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2
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What is a normal pulse rate for an adult

A

60-100 bpm

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3
Q

What is a normal adult respiratory rate

A

12-20 respirations per minute

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4
Q

What is a normal systolic blood pressure

A

90-119 mmHg

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5
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What is a normal diastolic blood pressure

A

60-79 mmHg

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6
Q

What is the average body temp.

A

98.6 F

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7
Q

What is the circadian rhythm

A

The 24-hour day-night cycle

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8
Q

How do you clean a mercury-free thermometer

A

Rinse with clean cool water and dry

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9
Q

How should rectal thermometers be used on adults

A

Lubricated and inserted 1/2 inch - 1 inch

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10
Q

What is a pulse oximeter

A

A noninvasive device that determines the amount of oxygen in the blood (oxygen saturation) using a light

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11
Q

What else does a pulse oximeter do

A

Measures a person’s pulse rate

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12
Q

What is not a normal part of aging

A

Pain

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13
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What are vital signs

A

Body temp, pulse rate, rate of respirations, and blood pressure

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14
Q

What are the 5 types of thermometers

A

Digital, electronic, tympanic, temporal artery, and mercury-free

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15
Q

Where can temperature be taken

A

Mouth (oral), rectum (rectal), armpit (axillary), ear (tympanic), and temporal artery (forehead)

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16
Q

What is the most accurate way to take temperature

A

Rectal

17
Q

What is the least accurate way to take temperature

A

Axillary temperature