Unit 5 Notes Flashcards
1
Q
BPM
A
Beats Per Minute
1
Q
One of the vital signs that checks the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries
A
Blood Pressure (BP)
2
Q
Pulse rate under 60 BPM
A
Brachycardia
3
Q
Plastic prongs placed in the nose to deliver oxygen
A
Cannula
4
Q
2nd number taken in blood pressure
A
Diastolic Pressure
5
Q
Breathing out air
A
Expiration
6
Q
Higher than normal temperature indicating infection or illness
A
Fever
7
Q
High BP, 130/80 or higher
A
Hypertension
8
Q
Low BP, 90/60 or less
A
Hypotension
9
Q
Lack of oxygen in the body tissues
A
Hypoxia
10
Q
Breathing in air
A
Inspiration
11
Q
The beat of the heart
A
Pulse
12
Q
Measures the number of times the heart beats per minute
A
Pulse Rate
13
Q
Areas on the body where the pulse can be counted or measured
A
Pulse Spots
14
Q
The process of breathing in and out. Normal is 16 to 22 per minute.
A
Respirations
