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)
