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1
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the measurement of physiologic functioning, specifically body temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration

A

VITAL SIGNS TAKING OR CARDINAL SIGNS

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2
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balance between heat production and heat loss by the body

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TEMPERATURE TAKING

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3
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expansion of arterial walls occurring with each ventricular contraction. provide clinical data regarding the heart’s pumping action and the adequacy of the peripheral artery blood flow

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PULSE TAKING

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4
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act of breathing which includes intake of oxygen and output of carbon dioxide, provide valuable information about a client’s physical and emotional health

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RESPIRATION TAKING

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5
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pressure exerted on the wall of the arteries when the left ventricle of the heart pushes blood into the aorta. determine vascular resistance to blood flow, determine effectiveness of cardiac muscle in pumping blood to overcome the vascular resistance

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BLOOD PRESSURE TAKING

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6
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blood flows easily in the brachial artery and approx. equiv to amount of pressure normally present on the walls of the arteries when heart is at rest. pressure within the artery, between beats, relaxation of ventricles.

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DIASTOLIC

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7
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the fifth cardinal sign is _______

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PAIN

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8
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Normal temp:

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36.5-37C

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9
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temp of the deep tissues of the body, this is the most accurate (rectum, most preferable means OR oral-there may be factors that affect this hence it isn’t as preferable)

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CORE TEMPERATURE

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10
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temperature upon touch (palpation warm to touch)

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SURFACE BODY TEMPERATURE

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11
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(other term for fever)- higher above normal range

() range is 37.5-39-40C

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PYREXIA OR hyperthermia

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12
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very high fever, 41C and above or 105F+

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HYPERPYREXIA

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13
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subnormal temp 35C-36C experiencing chills.

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HYPOTHERMIA

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14
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HYPO IS prefix for

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“low”

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15
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most accessible and convenient method takes 2-3 minutes

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ORAL TEMP

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16
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most accurate measurement of temperature

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RECTAL TEMP

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17
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safest non-invasive way of taking temperature

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AXILLARY TEMP

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18
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  • Usually for infants

- Ear

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TYMPANIC THERMOMETER

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19
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contains mercury, which expands when exposed to heat and rise in the stem

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BULB

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20
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calibrated in degrees of Celsius or Fahrenheit

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STEM

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21
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TWO PARTS OF A THERMOMETER ARE?

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BULB

STEM

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22
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wave of blood by contraction of left ventricle of the heart. Heart is a pulsating pump, blood enters the arteries with each heartbeat, causing pressure pulses or pulse waves

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PULSE

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NORMAL PULSE RATE
•	1yo: 80-140 b/m
•	2yo: 80-130 b/m
•	6yo: 75-120 b/m
•	10yo: 60-90b/m
•	Adult:
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ADULT: 60-100b/m

24
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pulse rate ABOVE 100b/m

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TACHYCARDIA

25
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pulse rate below 60b/m

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BRADYCARDIA

26
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uneven time interval between beats

27
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  • Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between atmosphere and the body
A

RESPIRATION

28
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NORMAL RR FOR ADULTS

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14-20/min in adults

29
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normal rate/respiration (15-20bpm)

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• EUPNEA

30
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slow rate/respirations

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• BRADYPNEA

31
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fast rate/respirations

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• TACHYPNEA/POLYPNEA

32
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absence of respiration

33
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usually A as a prefix means

34
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Normal body temperature?

A

97 degrees Fahrenheit - 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit. (37 degrees Celsius)

35
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What regulates body temperature?

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The hypothalamus

36
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What does febrile mean?

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having or showing the symptoms of a fever.

37
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Temperatures exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit?

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Has the potential to damage normal body cells.

38
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The ear can also be considered

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a core temperature reading.

39
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What type of temp do you NOT take in comatose, patients with surgery fracture or small infant patients?

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Do not obtain an oral temperature.

40
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What temperature measurement is considered least accurate method?

41
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Normal blood pressure for older adults?

A

Systolic 130-140

Diastolic 90-95

42
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How long after smoking and eating hot or cold foods should you wait to take a temperature?

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30 minutes.

43
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Normal respiratory rate for older adults?

44
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Diaphragm transmits what type of sound?

A

High pitched sounds.

45
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Bell transmits what type of sound?

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Low pitched sounds

46
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The regular, recurrent, expansion and contraction of an artery produced by the waves or pressure that are caused by the ejection of blood from the left ventricle of the heart as it contracts.

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What does a pulse signify?

47
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What is hypovolemia?

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abnormally low circulating blood volume.

48
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drug which increases pulse rate?

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Epinephrine

49
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what is dysrhythmia?

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irregular rhythmic pattern.

50
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Easily felt with light palpation (4+)

A

A bounding pulse?

51
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Difficult to palpate (2+)

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Weak pulse?

52
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The rate of respiration is controlled by?

A

The medulla oblongata in the brain.

53
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When you inhale, the diaphragm moves?

54
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Acute pain and anxiety increase pulse rates because of what reason?

A

sympathetic nerves are stimulated.

55
Q

Contraction of the ventricles.

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