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Indicators of the bodies ability ...,
The process by which living organ...,
What are vital signs 3
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body temp
The ____ method of temperature me...,
This method uses the tympanic mem...,
The ____ method has proven to be ...
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Common types of fever
Body temperature that alternates ...,
Elevated body temperature that re...,
Febrile periods that last for a c...
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pulse
Is the number of times the heart ...,
A wavelike sensation that can be ...,
A normal per minute resting heart...
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temp
When the body temperature exceeds...,
Is an unregulated rise in core bo...,
Is a very high fever resulting fr...
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location of pulse sites
Thumb side of wrist about 1 inch ...,
Inner antecubital fossa space asp...,
At side of neck between larynx an...
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respiration
The act of breathing 1,
Is the process of inhaling oxygen...,
One respiration also called the r...
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breath sounds
A shrill harsh sound heard more c...,
Noisy sounds during inspiration s...,
Crackling sounds resembling crush...
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Abnormal Breathing Patterns
Normal breathing 1,
Only able to breathe comfortable ...,
Absence of breathing 3
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blood pressure
Is one of the most important vita...,
Is the amount of force exerted on...,
What are the 2 types of blood pre...
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alterations in bp
Slow onset elevated blood pressur...,
Primary hypertension of unknown c...,
A condition in which the patient ...
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SUMMARY
What is the normal temperature of...,
What is the normal temperature of...,
What is the normal pulse rate of ...
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