Taylor Ch. 26 - Vital Signs Flashcards by Lily Harmon | Brainscape

Q

normal adult temperature range

A

96.4 - 99.5
( 35.8 - 37.5)

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normal adult pulse (beats/min)

A

60-100

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normal adult respirations (breaths/min)

A

12 - 20

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normal adult blood pressure (mmHg)

A

<120/80

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Q

dysrhythmia

A

an irregular pattern of heartbeats

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grade 0 pulse strength

A

absent, unable to palpate

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grade 1 pulse strength

A

diminished, weaker than expected

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grade 2 pulse strength

A

normal; brisk, expected

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grade 3 pulse strength

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bounding

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