Numbers Flashcards
1
Q
Pulse
A
Normal 60-100 beats/minute
>100 Tachycardia
<60 Bradycardia
2
Q
Temperature
A
Normal 98.6°
3
Q
Oral Temperature
A
O
98.6°
4
Q
Rectal Temperature
A
R
99.6°
5
Q
Axillary Temperature (Armpit)
A
Ax
97.6°
6
Q
Tympanic Temperature (ear)
A
T
98.6
7
Q
Respirations
A
Normal 14-20 breaths/minute
*count when they don’t know
Increased by exercise, fever, lung/heart disease, emotional distress.
Decreased by sleep, inactivity, pain meds.
8
Q
Blood Pressure
A
120/80
Systolic / Diastolic
