Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
What do you ask patient before taking oral temperature?
A
have you eaten/drank anything hot/cold or had a cigarette in the last 30 minutes?
2
Q
What has a circadian rhythm?
A
temperature
3
Q
first korotkoff sound?
A
systolic pressure (maximum pressure)
4
Q
placement of BP cuff?
A
2.5 cm above brachial artery
5
Q
normal respiration rate?
A
12-20 breaths / min
observe respiratory rate, depth, rhythm
6
Q
average pulse?
A
60-100 peats/min
7
Q
average body temperate (afebrile)
A
36-38
highest temp: 0100-0400
lowest temp: 1800
8
Q
Average for BP
A
systolic: 120-139
diastolic: 80-89
average bp 120/80
