Vacobs Flashcards
Rectal temperature
- 6f
37. 6c
Axillary
- 6f
36. 4c
Groin temperature
- 6f
36. 4c
Systolic pressure
Number at which the first sounds is heard or the highest number when the blood pressures is measured.
Blood pressure
Measurement of the force of the blood against the wall of the arteries.
Hypertension
High blood pressure 140/90
Oral temperature
- 6f
37. 0c
Diastolic pressure
Number at which the last sound is heard or the lowest number when the blood pressures is measured.
Tachycardia
Pulse rate over 100 beast per minute(bpm).
Expiration
Breathing air out
Inspiration
Breathing in air
Hypotension
Low blood pressure, lower than 90/60
List the five vital sings
Temperature Pulse Respiration Blood pressure Level of pain is considered 5th vital sign
Temperature
The measurement of body heart that is produce. The balance between heart produced and heat lost.
Effects the temperature to increasing and decreasing
Drinking hot fluids ⬆️ Inflection/illness ⬆️ Crying ⬆️ Shock ⬇️ Dehydration ⬆️ Medication ⬇️ Exercise ⬆️
Advance directives
A document that makes a person’s wishes known regrading life support issues in event they are unable to speak for themselves.
Aphasia
A brain injury that impairs the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing.
Ombudsman
An advocate or representative who speaks or writes in support of the resident’s causes or complaints.
Neglect
Failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental anguish.
Tympanic
Ear
Oral
Mouth
Axillary
Arm pit
Rectal
Rectum
