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NUR 110/111 > Vital Signs, Height, & Weight, C20; WB, P-LQ > Flashcards

Vital Signs, Height, & Weight, C20; WB, P-LQ Flashcards

W3, 9/11-16

1
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4 main VS:

A
  • Body Temperature
  • Pulse
  • Respiration
  • BP
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Body Temperature

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how hot the body is

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3
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Body Temperature is the difference between heat _________ & ____ by person’s body.

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produced, lost

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4
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____ __________ is a measurement of how hot the body is.

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Body Temperature

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Blood Pressure

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force the blood exerts against arterial walls

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6
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What does BP measure?

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force of blood exerted against arterial walls

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7
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________ __________ is the force blood exerts against arterial walls.

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BP

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8
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Blood Volume

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blood amount in vessels at any given time

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9
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Blood _________ is blood amount in vessels at any given time.

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Volume

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10
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Respiration

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breathing

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11
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1 _______ + 1 _______ = 1 Respiration

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Inhalation, Exhalation

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12
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Heartbeat is also called _____.

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Pulse

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13
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Pulse is also called ________.

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heartbeat

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14
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Each time the heart beats, it sends a ____/_____ of blood through the arteries.

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wave/Pulse

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Pulse Rate

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number of pulsations felt in 1 minute/how fast the heart beats

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16
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Pulse Rate is the number of ___________ felt in 1 minute.

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pulsations

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17
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Pulse Rhythm

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pulsations’ pattern & the pauses between them

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18
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Pulse _______ is the pulsations’ pattern & the pauses between them.

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Rhythm

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19
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Pulse Amplitude

A

Pulse’s force/quality

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20
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Pulse Pressure

A

difference between Systolic & Diastolic pressures

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21
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________ __________ is the difference between Systolic & Diastolic pressures.

A

Pulse Pressure

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22
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Pulse ______________ is the Pulse’s force/quality.

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Amplitude

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23
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Pulse Amplitude is also called Pulse ____________.

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Character

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24
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VS are needed for ____.

A

life

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25
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NAs measure & record VS, reporting to the ______ if something’s off.

A

nurse

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26
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NAs measure ______ & _____ less frequently than VS.

A

height, weight

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27
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A change in normal VS can be a sign of _______.

A

illness

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28
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HR, internal temperature, & Respiratory Rate are _____________ regulated.

A

automatically

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29
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We should know the normal VS ranges so that . . .

A

. . . we can recognize abnormal.

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30
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A change in VS indicates something has put the body out of ___________, & the body’s trying to reach that __________.

A

balance

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31
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One’s VS should be checked & compared when visiting the _______.

A

doctor

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32
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One’s VS should be checked & compared ______ shift or ______ few hours at a hospital.

A

every

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33
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One’s VS should be checked & compared _______ daily or weekly at a L-TCF.

A

once

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34
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One’s VS should be checked & compared ______/_______ certain medications.

A

before/after

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35
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One’s VS should be checked & compared in an ____________ situation.

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emergency

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36
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One’s VS should be checked & compared before/during/after ________ or ____________ procedure.

A

surgical, diagnostic

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37
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One’s VS should be checked & compared ____________ if the person is critically ill.

A

continuously

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38
Q

One’s VS should be checked & compared if person complains of _______, _____, or ______.

A

dizziness, nausea, pain

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39
Q

One’s VS should be checked & compared if person is acting __________.

A

unusual/abnormal

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40
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If a person has been involved in activities that could affect VS, waiting is _________ before checking.

A

necessary

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41
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Facilities & agencies have different policies regarding how _____ _____ are recorded.

A

VS

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42
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Look at the nurse’s ____ plan, ______, or doctor’s _______ to learn how often a P/R’s VS are to be measured/recorded.

A

care, Kardex, orders

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43
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Look at the nurse’s care plan, Kardex, or doctor’s orders to learn how _______ a P/R’s VS are to be measured/recorded.

A

often

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44
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Body produces ____ through Metabolism.

A

heat

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45
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Metabolism

A

physical/chemical changes that occur when cells convert food into energy

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46
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Metabolism is the physical/chemical changes that occur when _____ convert food into energy.

A

cells

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47
Q

When done using a Glass Thermometer, wash it with ____ water/soap (never ___ water, which can cause the thermometer to shatter), rinse with ___ water, & clean with __________ solution.

A

cool, hot, cool, disinfectant

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Glass Thermometer

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glass bulb attached to thin glass tube marked with temperature scale & filled with liquid substance

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49
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A _______ Thermometer is a _____ bulb attached to thin _____ tube marked with temperature scale & filled with liquid substance.

A

Glass

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50
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People with immature ______________ centers are slow to adjust to outside temperatures.

A

thermoregulatory

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51
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People with immature thermoregulatory centers are ____ to adjust to outside temperatures.

A

slow

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52
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Shealth

A

clear plastic cover

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53
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A clear plastic cover for Thermometers is called a ______.

A

Shealth

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54
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Rectal Thermometers can stimulate the _______ Nerve.

A

Vagus

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55
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Vagus Nerve __________ may temporarily decrease person’s HR & BP.

A

stimulation

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56
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Vagus Nerve stimulation may temporarily ___________ person’s HR & BP.

A

decrease

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57
Q

Fever/Febrile

A

having Body Temperature much higher than normal

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58
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Hormone release (from stress) _________ Metabolism & HR.

A

increases

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59
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__________ release (from stress) increases Metabolism & HR.

A

Hormone

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60
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__________ Metabolism = __________ Body Temperature

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Increased for both or decreased for both

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61
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Passing urine & feces causes ____ loss.

A

heat

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62
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A female’s body temperature changes ____ often than a male’s.

A

more

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63
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____________ Thermometer goes in the ear canal.

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Tympanic

64
Q

Tympanic Thermometer goes in the ____ ______.

A

ear canal

65
Q

In Glass Thermometers, Fahrenheit is scaled __ to ___.

A

94, 108

66
Q

In Glass Thermometers, Celsius is scaled __ to __.

A

34, 43

67
Q

___________ __________ Thermometer is the least invasive.

A

Temporal Artery

68
Q

_________ _______ Thermometer doesn’t enter any body cavity.

A

Temporal Artery

69
Q

____________/__________ Thermometer can be used for oral, rectal, & axillary.

A

Electronic/Digital

70
Q

Electronic/Digital Thermometer can be used for ____, _____, & _________.

A

oral, rectal, axillary

71
Q

Temporal Artery detects/calculates one’s ____ ______ Temperature

A

peak Body

72
Q

__________ Thermometers are often used for children because they allow a temperature to be measured in a safe, quick, relatively painless manner.

A

Tympanic

73
Q

Tympanic Thermometers are often used for _______ because they allow a temperature to be measured in a safe, quick, relatively painless manner.

A

children

74
Q

Most facilities stopped using _____ Thermometers.

A

Glass

75
Q

______ Temperature is simple & causes minimal discomfort.

A

Oral

76
Q

Oral Temperature causes _______ discomfort & is _____.

A

minimal, simple

77
Q

If a person eats, drinks, smokes, or chews gum 15 minutes before having their temperature taken orally, the temperature measurement ______ be accurate.

A

mayn’t

78
Q

If a person eats, drinks, smokes, or chews gum __ minutes before having their temperature taken orally, the temperature measurement may not be accurate.

A

15

79
Q

Rectal Temperature is _____ accurate but can be _____.

A

quite, risky

80
Q

______ Temperature is quite accurate but can be risky.

A

Rectal

81
Q

Axillary Temperature is the _____ reliable.

A

least

82
Q

______ Temperature is the least reliable.

A

Axillary

83
Q

With each ________, a wave/Pulse of blood passes through arteries.

A

heartbeat

84
Q

___ arteries have a Pulse.

A

All

85
Q

________ ________ System functionings can affect one’s Pulse Rate.

A

Central Nervous

86
Q

CNS stands for . . .

A

. . . Central Nervous System.

87
Q

Central Nervous System consists of the ______ & _____ ____.

A

brain, spinal cord

88
Q

Oxygen & nutrient requirements affect one’s Pulse ____.

A

Rate

89
Q

__________ & _________ requirements affect one’s Pulse Rate.

A

Oxygen, nutrients

90
Q

HR increases during emotions such as _____ & _______.

A

anger, anxiety

91
Q

HR increases when one feels ____ or illness.

A

pain

92
Q

___________, prescribed or not, can affect HR.

A

Medications

93
Q

Radial Pulse is a common way to measure ______ _____.

A

Pulse Rate

94
Q

Check the _______ Pulse if P/R has weak/irregular Pulse that might be difficult to feel in Radial Artery.

A

Apical

95
Q

An _______ Pulse may also be used to measure HR in infants & people with known heart disease.

A

Apical

96
Q

To measure babies’ HRs, count the ______ Pulse.

A

Apical

97
Q

When a person has known _______ disease, use the Apical Pulse to count HR.

A

heart

98
Q

Dysrhythmia means having not smooth/regular __________ __________ (with same time amount between each pulsation).

A

Pulse Rhythm

99
Q

Dysrhythmia

A

irregular Pulse Rhythm

100
Q

_____________ is an irregular Pulse Rhythm.

A

Dysrhythmia

101
Q

The Central _________ _________ automatically controls HR.

A

Nervous System

102
Q

Weak/Thready Pulse usually means the heart is having trouble . . .

A

. . . circulating blood (through body).

103
Q

Apical Pulse measures HR at heart’s ____.

A

Apex

104
Q

_____ Pulse Rate is =/> _______ Pulse Rate.

because hearing a heartbeat (at source) is easier than feeling it

A

Apical, Radial

105
Q

APR is =/> RPR because ________ the heartbeat (at source) is easier than _______ it.

A

hearing, feeling

106
Q

Pulse Deficit

A

difference between APR & RPR

107
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________ ______ is the difference between APR & RPR.

A

Pulse Deficit

108
Q

APR stands for . . .

A

. . . Apical Pulse Rate.

109
Q

RPR stands for . . .

A

. . . Radial Pulse Rate

110
Q

_____ or ________ arteries can be checked for Pulse measuring when CPR is being administered.

A

Carotid, Femoral

111
Q

Carotid/Femoral ateries can be checked for Pulse measuring when _____________ ____________ is being performed.

A

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

112
Q

CPR stands for . . .

A

. . . Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

113
Q

Stethoscope

A

makes sounds louder & transfers sounds to listener’s ears

114
Q

A ___________ makes sounds louder & transfers sounds to listener’s ears.

A

Stethoscope

115
Q

Diaphragm

A

large flat surface used to hear loud, harsh sounds

like Apical Pulse, blood rushing through arteries, respiratory sounds

116
Q

The ___________ is a large flat surface used to hear loud, harsh sounds

like Apical Pulse, blood rushing through arteries, respiratory sounds

A

Diaphragm

117
Q

3 examples of what a Diaphragm can detect:

A
  • Apical Pulse
  • blood rushing through arteries
  • respiratory sounds
118
Q

Bell

A

small, rounded surface designed to pick up softer sounds

like heart murmurs or difficult-to-hear BP

119
Q

A ____ is a small, rounded surface designed to pick up softer sounds.

like heart murmurs or difficult-to-hear BP

A

Bell

120
Q

2 examples of what a a Bell is designed to hear:

A
  • heart murmurs
  • difficult-to-hear BP
121
Q

Tachycardia

A

rapid HR/PR >100bpm in adult

122
Q

Tachycardia = >100bpm in ______.

A

adults

123
Q

Bradycardia

A

HR/PR < 60bpm in adults

124
Q

Bradycardia = <60bpm in _____.

A

adults

125
Q

______________ _____ is the quality of each breath.

A

Respiration Depth

126
Q

Respiration Depth

A

quality of each breath

127
Q

Respiration Rate

A

of breathes/minute

128
Q

of breathes/minute is the ____________ _____

A

Respiration Rate

129
Q

The regularity with which one breathes is called ____________ ________.

A

Respiratory Rhythm

130
Q

Respiratory Rhythm

A

regularity with which one breathes

131
Q

When checking one’s respiration, check Respiratory ___, ______, & ________.

A

Rate, Rhythm, Depth

132
Q

If one’s breathing is irregular, the best way to count Respiratory Rate accurately is to . . .

A

unconfirmed, check email

133
Q

___________ Rate may be checked without consent.

A

Respiratory.

134
Q

Respiratory Rate may be checked without __________.

A

consent

135
Q

Eupnea

A

normal Respiratory Rate

136
Q

Dyspnea

A

difficulty/labored breathing

137
Q

Bradypnea

A

<normal Respiratory Rate (<10 breaths/minute)

138
Q

Bradypnea = < __ breaths/minute in adults

A

10

139
Q

____________ = < 10 breaths/minute in adults

A

Bradypnea

140
Q

Tachypnea

A

> 24 breaths/minute in adult

141
Q

> 24 breaths/minute in adult is ___________.

A

Tachypnea

142
Q

Cardiac Output

A

blood amount heart can pump in 1 minute

143
Q

_________ _________ is blood amount heart can pump in 1 minute.

A

Cardiac Output

144
Q

Hypertension is BP > ___/__.

A

140/90

145
Q

Orthopnea

A

?

146
Q

Hypotension is BP < __/__.

A

90/60

147
Q

_____________ is BP < 90/60.

A

Hypotension

148
Q

People undergoing surgery usually have their BP measured with an ______________ Sphygmomanometer.

A

automated

149
Q

Arteriosclerosis

A

narrowed, hardened arteries

150
Q

___________________ is narrowed, hardened arteries.

A

Arteriosclerosis

151
Q

in 132/87, 87 is the ____________ measurement.

A

Diastolic

152
Q

Obtaining a baseline for height & weight is useful because they provide insight to person’s _______ health/nutrition.

A

overall

153
Q

Obtaining a baseline for height & weight is useful because

_______ is often used to calculate medication doses.

A

weight

154
Q

___________ is height & weight can provide insight to _______ in P/R condition.

A

Change

155
Q

__________ is an indicator of both kidney & heart function.

A

Weight

156
Q

Weight is an indicator of both ______ & _____ function.

A

kidney, heart

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