NSTP 1: HEALTH PROGRAM : VITAL SIGNS Flashcards
are measurements of the body’s basic functions that are essential for life.
vital signs
Vital signs
body temperature
blood pressure
heart rate rate
respiratory rate
refers to the internal heat of the body, which is regulated by the hypothalamus in the brain.
Body temperature
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The normal body temperature for humans is around 37°C (98F), but it can vary depending on factors
such as age, time of day, and physical activity.
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Ways To Measure Body Temperature
Oral Temperature
Axillary Temperature
Rectal Temperature
Tympanic Temperature
Temporal Temperature
35˚C below
Hypothermia
40°C above
Hyperthermia
is a measure of the force that blood exerts on the walls of your arteries as it flows through them.
Blood pressure
It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and
consists of two numbers: systolic and diastolic.
Blood pressure
Normal adult systolic pressure
115-120mmHg
is 75-80mmHg
Normal adult diastolic pressure
Normal blood pressure is
120/80 mmHg
Way To Measure Blood Pressure
Sphygmomanometer
Aneroid
Digital
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Hypertension = 140/90
Hypotension = 90/60
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is the process that occurs when oxygen is inhaled into the lungs, and expelled as carbon dioxide.
Respiration
is an automatic process and does not require conscious effort.
Normal respiration
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Average respiratory rates by age:
Infants: 30-60 breaths
Children: 20-30 breaths
Adults over 18: 12-20 breaths
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Tachypnea = 30breaths
Bradypnea = 10breaths
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The measurement of the heart rate the number of times the heart beats per minute.
Pulse Rate
should be between 60 to 100 beats per minute, but it
can vary from minute to minute.
Normal Pulse Rate
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Females ages 12 and older, in general, tend to have
faster heart rates than do males.
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Athletes, such as runners, who
do a lot of cardiovascular
conditioning, may have heart
rates near 40 beats per minute
and experience no problems.
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Tachycardia = 100 bpm
Bradycardia = 60 bpm
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Common Pulse Points
Apical Pulse
Brachial Pulse
Carotid Pulse
Radial Pulse
Temporal Pulse
