Temperature control and vital signs Flashcards
What is the average resting pulse range?
60-100 bpm
What is the average blood pressure range?
90/60 - 120/80
What is the average resting respiratory rate?
12-20 breaths per minute
What is the normal oxygen saturation level?
≥96%
What is the average core body temperature?
37.8°C
What is the name given to the optimum temperature for cellular function and metabolism?
Normothermia
What are the risks of increased body temperature?
Protein denaturation, nerve malfunction, convulsions and death
What are the risks of decreased body temperature?
Decreased cellular metabolism and function, which can be fatal
What is the normal tympanic temperature range?
36-37.5°C
What core body temperature range is considered to be a fever?
38-40°C
What core body temperature is considered as hyperthermia?
> 40°C
What core body temperature is considered as hypothermia?
<35°C
What is the diurnal temperature range?
The change in temperature over the course of 1 day. Temperature is lower in the morning than at night
When during the menstrual cycle is core temperature higher?
2nd half of the cycle from ovulation
What are the 4 methods of heat gain?
Metabolic heat gain
Radiation
Convection
Conduction