Med History Study guide Flashcards
What artery is found on the border of the mandible
Facial artery
________ an abnormal elevation of the body temperature above 37C (98.6F)
Fever (pyrexia)
what is the average bpm of a 4 year old
90 bpm
what are some things that can cause an increase in the pulse rate
exercise, stimulants, eating, strong emotions
oxygen defiency
anoxia
the artery that is located at the wrist is called the _
radial artery
__________is unusually fast heartbeat evidenced by pulse rate > 100
tachycardia
normal body temperature of a 70 year old
36.0C or 96.8F
the five vital signs are :
blood pressure pulse temperature respiratory rate smoking status
least accurate temperature reading
axilla
what temperature is considered an emergency
Over 41C or 105.8F
what is the correct width of blood pressure cuff
20% greater than the diameter of the arm where applied
normal respiratory rate for two year old
25 breaths per minute
blood pressure range for Stage 1 hypertension
140-159/90-99
blood pressure range for Stage 2 hypertension
> 160/>100
the sounds heard during the determination of blood pressure
korotkoff sounds
an abnormal elevation of the body temperature
pyrexia
the phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions
diastole
the contraction or period of contraction of the heart
systole
unsusually slow heartbeat
bradycardia
what is the prophylactic antibiotic regimen for an adult and a child
Standard-general is amoxicillin adult 2 g orally, child 50 mg/kg orally , 30 min to an hour prior to procedure.
what connects the ear pieces to the brace and tubing
the diaphragm of the stethoscope
occurring during the period of light
diurnal
lower than normal body temperature
hypothermia
temporary cessation of breathing
apnea
normal body temperature for an adult is
37.0C or 98.6 F
normal body temperature for a 5 year old child
37* C or 98.6* F
