Chapter 18 vital signs and measurement

Question 1

what is the medical term for fever

Answer 1

pyrexia

Question 2

the gradual return of body temp back to normal after a fever

Answer 2

lysis

Question 3

the sudden decrease of body temp back to normal levels

Answer 3

crisis

Question 4

what are the 3 types of fever and what are their characteristics?

Answer 4

1. intermittent - fluctuating, returns to or below baseline, then increases again
2. continuous - remains above baseline, does not fluctuate
3. remittent - fluctuates and remains increased

Question 5

what are the 7 pulse sites and what is their location?

Answer 5

1. temporal - temple
2. brachial - antecubital space
3. carotid - neck
4. radial (most common) - inner wrist
5. apical - apex of the heart
6. popliteal - back of the knee
7. dorsalis pedis - top of the foot

Question 6

abnormal or crackling breath sounds

Answer 6

rales

Question 7

whistling sounds from the throat

Answer 7

rhonchi

Question 8

what is the normal respirations to pulse ratio in adults?

Answer 8

1:4