Vital Signs Flashcards
When taking a patient’s blood pressure:
- the cuff should be inflated rapidly to 30 mm Hg above the palpatory reading
- the cuff should be partially inflated when applied
- the manometer must be viewed directly from a distance of not more than 6 feet
- a minimum of 5 seconds should elapse between inflations
the cuff should be inflated rapidly to 30 mm Hg above the palpatory reading
A fever of 103°F is considered..?
Severe
Hypertension can result from all but which of the following?
- active lifestyle
- obesity
- high salt intake
- stress
Active lifestyle
A person with a temperature above normal is said to be:
Febrile
Blood pressure readings persistently in the range of _____ indicate controlled blood pressure in adults up to 60 years old.
(100–119)/(70–79)
What color is the oral probe used with an electronic thermometer?
Blue
What is the normal oral temperature range?
97.6–99.6°F
When taking an adult’s temperature rectally, the patient should be positioned on his or her
Left side
It is the ____ pulse that is palpated during CPR.
Carotid
The temperature-regulating center in the body is located in the _______________________.
hypothalamus of the brain
Body measurements are sometimes referred to as…?
Mensuration
When are measurements obtained in regards to the patient’s visit?
At the beginning of the visit, prior to seeing the provider
Describe when weight and height are usually measured and what will determine that.
- Weight is measured at each visit, and height for adults may be monitored only occasionally unless a disease condition warrants more frequent measurement.
- The measurement performed and the frequency of that measurement will be determined largely by the patient’s condition.
During an infectious process, the presence of microorganisms causes ___ to be secreted, which raise the set point of the hypothalamic thermostat.
Pyrogens
An average normal oral temperature is:
98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit or 37 C
