Chapter 26 Flashcards
Newborn/Toddler RR
20-60
Newborn/Toddler P
70-170
Child/Adolescent RR
12-20
Child/Adolescent P
60-130
Adult RR
12-20
Adult P
60-100
Adult BP
90/60-120/80
Oral temperature for adults
35.8-37.5 C /96.4-99.5 F
Rectal temperature for adults
36.3-38.1 C / 97.4-100.5 F
Axillary temperature for adults
35.4-36.9 C / 95.6-98.5 F
Tympanic temperature for adults
36.8-38.3 C / 98.2-100.9
Forehead temperature for adults
36.8-38.3 C / 98.2-100.9
“OH SHIT” temperature
105-106 F
Sources of heat production
- The metabolism
- Hormones, muscle movements, and exercise increase metabolism
- Thyroid hormone and shivering
Source of Heat Loss
- Skin (primary source)
- Evaporation of sweat
- Warming and humidifying inspired air
- Eliminating urine and feces
Stroke volume
Amount of blood ejected with each heartbeat
Grade 0 Amplitude
absent, unable to palpate
Grade 1 Amplitude
diminished, weaker than expected
Grade 2 Amplitude
Normal, brisk
Grade 3 Amplitude
bounding
Ventilation
movement of air in and out of lungs
Diffusion
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli of lungs and circulating blood
Perfusion
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and tissue cells
Eupnea
normal, unlabored respiration; one respiration to four heartbeats
