Chapter 14

Question 1

Ranges of adult vital signs

Answer 1

Temp.                Fahrenheit.        Cc
Mouth(oral).       97-99.        36-37
Rectum(rectal). 98-100.    37-38
Armpit(axilla).    96-98.      36-37
Ear(thmpanic).   97-100.   36-37

Question 2

Normal pulses ranges between what numbers

Answer 2

60-100 beats per minute

Question 3

Normal respiratory rate ranges between what numbers

Answer 3

12-20 respiration per minute

Question 4

Blood pressure

Answer 4

Normal- Systolic-less than 120
Diastolic- less than 80

Low/hypotation less than 90/60

High/hypertension 130 or higher

Question 5

Electronic thermometer:the red probe goes where on a person

Answer 5

Is for the anus

Question 6

The blue probe measures what area on your body

Answer 6

The mouth

Question 7

Different types of pulse

Answer 7

Radial pulse: most common for measuring blood pressure:the wrist

Brachial pulse:pulse in side arm

Carotid pulse: side of neck

Apical pulse : is listening to your hear w/t a stethoscope

Question 8

What is the difference between a radial pulse and an apical pulse

Answer 8

The pulse deficit

Question 9

Dyspnea:

Answer 9

Difficulty breathing

Question 10

Tachypnea

Answer 10

Rapid breathing

Question 11

Bradypnea

Answer 11

Slow breathing

Question 12

Sphygmomanometer

Answer 12

Blood pressure culf

Question 13

Thickners

Answer 13

Nectar-thicker than water

Honey-thicker than honey

Pudding-liquids have become semi-solid