Health

Question 1

also known as cardinal signs which reflect changes in the normal function of the body

Answer 1

Vital signs

Question 2

4 kinds of vital signs

Answer 2

Body temp
Pulse
Respiration
Blood pressure

Question 3

Balance between heat LOST and heat PRODUCED in the body

Answer 3

Body temp

Question 4

What is the normal body temp

Answer 4

36.5 -37.5 celsius

Question 5

A temperature site assessed using rectal thermometer [ 2-3 minutes ] which gives the most accurate value for body temp

Answer 5

Rectal

Question 6

Termperature site obtained using oral thermometer placed underside of the tongue [ 7-10 minutes]
This temp is usually lower than rectal but higher than axilla

Answer 6

Oral

Question 7

Temp site using axillary thermometer [10>= minutes] which gives the lowest temp

Answer 7

Axillary

Question 8

Wave of blood in the arterial wall created by the contraction of the heart

Answer 8

Pulse

Question 9

Norm pulse rate

Answer 9

60-100 [adult]

Q20-160 [infant\

Question 10

2 Pulse sites

Answer 10

Peripheral pulse

Apical pulse

Question 11

Intake of O2and output of co2

Answer 11

Resporaton

Question 12

Normal respiration rate

Answer 12

16-20 / min