Vitals Flashcards
1
Q
Normal respiration rate range
A
12-20
2
Q
What’s tachypnea
A
High respiratory rate (over 20)
3
Q
What’s bradypnea
A
Slow respiration rate (lower 12)
4
Q
Where can the pulse be taken?
A
Apical, radial
5
Q
When should you taken an apical pulse?
A
Heart related health problem or taking heart medications
6
Q
Normal pulse range for adults
A
60-100
7
Q
Bradycardia
A
Slow pulse rate (less than 60)
8
Q
Tachycardia
A
Fast pulse rate (over 100)
9
Q
How many korotkoff sounds
A
5
10
Q
Orthostatic hypotension
A
Systole drops 20 (or more) when standing
11
Q
Radiation is
A
Indirect contact
12
Q
Convection is
A
Air current
13
Q
Evaporation is
A
Moisture vapor
14
Q
Conduction is
A
Direct contact
15
Q
Visceral pain
A
Larger organs
