Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
Where are tympanic temperature taken?
A
Ear
2
Q
A person’s temperature is usually higher in the morning?
A
False
3
Q
What is Bradycardia
A
Slow heartbeat
4
Q
Can pain meds cause bradypnea
A
Yes
5
Q
Systolic reading of a Blood Pressure
A
Top
6
Q
True or False: Blood Pressure can be taken on a thigh?
A
True
7
Q
Definition of Palpate
A
Feel
8
Q
Definition of Auscultate
A
Listen
9
Q
What does a febrile temperature look?
A
100.6
10
Q
What does a normal pulse rhythm should be?
A
Regular
11
Q
Normal range pulse on adults
A
60-100
12
Q
Normal range respiration on adults
A
12-20
13
Q
Order of documenting vital signs
A
T-P-R-BP
14
Q
How long should you wait to take someone’s temperature?
A
15 minutes
15
Q
How to calculate pulse
A
30 seconds x 2
