vital signs Flashcards
1
Q
5 vital signs
A
temp, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pain
2
Q
pulse sites
A
temporal artery, femoral, radial, carotid, apical, popliteal artery, posterior tibial artery, pedal
3
Q
normal pulse rate-adults
A
60-100 bpm
4
Q
bradycardia
A
low heart rate
5
Q
tachycardia
A
high heart rate
6
Q
asystole
A
no pulse, clinical death
7
Q
systole
A
ventricular contractions
8
Q
diastole
A
ventricular relaxation
9
Q
normal temp for adults- rectal
A
96.8-100.6 degrees
10
Q
normal temp for adults- oral
A
97.6-99.6 degrees
11
Q
normal temp for adults- axillary
A
96.6-98.6 degrees
12
Q
pyrexia
A
elevated body temp. “fever: above 101 degrees
13
Q
normal adult respitory rate
A
12-20 bpm
14
Q
apnea
A
without breathing
15
Q
what pulse site is used when taking blood pressure?
A
brachial artery
