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Temp, pluse and blood pressure Flashcards

1
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Average normal adult temperature?

A

37 degrees

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2
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What is pyrexia?

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Persistent raised temperature of 38 degrees or above, normally a fever.

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3
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Define hypothermia

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Low body temperature, normally below 35 degrees

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4
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How is body temperature regulated?

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Via the processing centre in the brain- the hypothalamus

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5
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How is temperature affected during pregnancy?

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  • Normally have a higher core temperature throughout
  • Higher need for water
  • At greater risk of hyperthermia
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6
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Name the 3 common places to take a temperature

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Armpit (Axilla)
Mouth (Oral)
Rectal

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7
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Define pulse

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The rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is propelled through them

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8
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What sites can you take a pulse from?

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Radial artery
Brachial artery
Carotid artery

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9
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Normal pulse rate for an adult?

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60 - 100 beats per minute

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10
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Factors that can influence your pulse rate?

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  • Exercise
  • Medication
  • Body position (sat or stood)
  • Illness
  • Air temperature
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11
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Define tachycardia

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Abnormally rapid heart rate

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12
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Define bradycardia

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Abnormally slow heart action

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13
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What is blood pressure?

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The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system

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14
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What is a systolic pressure?

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The initial contraction of the heart

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15
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What is diastolic pressure?

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The relaxing contraction

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16
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How is blood pressure regulated?

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  • Blood
  • Pumping action of the heart
  • Blood volume
17
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What is the normal blood pressure for an adult

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120 / 80

18
Q

What factors affect blood pressure?

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  • Age
  • Weight
  • Gender
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Stress
  • Physical activity levels
19
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What are the 5 stages of Kortokoff

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  1. Clear “tapping” sounds as the cuff begins to deflate (systolic)
  2. Sound becomes softer and longer
  3. Crisp sound
  4. Muffles and much softer sound
  5. Silence (diastolic)
20
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Define temperature

A

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance of object according to a scale shown by a thermometer

MIDW1000: Caring and Compassion (6 decks)

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