ch.26 Flashcards
(50 cards)
afebrile
a condition in which the body temperature is not elevated
apnea
absence of breathing
auscultatory gap
period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds
bradycardia
slow heart rate
bradypnea
slow rate of breathing
dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing
dysrhythmia
an abnormal cardiac rhythm
eupnea
normal respirations
febrile
body temp is elevated
hyperventilation
rapid breathing
orthopnea
type of dyspnea in which breathing is easier when the patient sits or stands
orthostatic hypotension
temporary fall in blood pressure associated with assuming an upright position
-causes by dehydration, blood loss
pulse deficit
difference between the apical and radial pulse rates
pyrexia
all dietary plant material that is not digestible by the gastrointestinal tract, enzymes, and secretions
tachycardia
rapid heart rate
tachypnea
rapid rate of breathing
When should vital signs be assessed?
on admission
change in patient condition
loss of consciousness
before and after surgery/invasive procedures
before giving meds that affects cardio and resp.
Normal Oral Temp. range
96.4-99.5
Normal Pulse Range
60-100
Normal respiratory range
12-20
Normal BP Range
120/80
What is the primary source of heat production?
metabolism
What helps increase metabolism?
exercise
hormones
muscle movement
What is released when additional heat is needed?
epinephrine and norepinephrine
