Vital Signs Flashcards
Oral Temp Normal Range
96.8-100.4
Pulse Normal Range
60-100
Resp Normal Range
12-20
BP Normal Range
120/80
Systolic BP Normal Range
90-120
Diastolic BP Normal Range
60-80
Pulse Ox Normal Range
94-100%
What is the manual method of taking a blood pressure called?
Auscultatory method
What is the long name for blood pressure cuff?
Sphygmomanometer
What are the different ways a temp can be taken?
Oral, Rectal, Axillary, Tympanic, Forehead
Oral temp avg temp?
98.6
Rectal temp avg temp?
99.5
Axillary temp avg temp?
97.7
Tympanic temp avg temp?
99.5
Forehead temp avg temp?
94
Where is the apical pulse found and assessed?
5th intercostal space, midclavicular line.
Assess for full 1 minute
What is the area under tongue called?
Posterior sublingual pocket
Where is the radial pulse found and assessed?
Thumb side of lower arm near wrist.
Assess for 30sec and multiply by 2
When should we check vital signs?
New admission, every 4 hours, before and after surgery, establish baseline, change in condition
