Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
Average normal body temp
A
98.6 F or 37 C
2
Q
Fever
A
100 F or higher
3
Q
Oral
A
Mouth
4
Q
Aural
A
Ear
5
Q
Axillary
A
Armpit
6
Q
Rectal
A
In the rectum
7
Q
Temporal artery
A
Forehead scanner
8
Q
Adult normal resting heart rate
A
60-100 bpm
9
Q
Newborn resting heart rate
A
100-160 bpm
10
Q
athlete resting heart rate
A
40-60 bpm
11
Q
Normal adult respiration rate
A
12 to 20 respirations per minute
12
Q
Sphygmomanometer
A
Measure bp
13
Q
Systolic
A
First beat heard
14
Q
Diastolic
A
Last beat heard
