Diagnostic Procedures: Vital Signs Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What are the 4 key indications that all body systems are functioning?
A
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration
- Blood Pressure
2
Q
Normal body temp?
A
98.6 F or 37 C
3
Q
Rhythmic pressure against the walls of an artery caused by the beating heart
A
pulse
4
Q
Normal adult heart rate?
A
60-100 bpm
5
Q
Also known as the respiratory rate, the number of complete breaths per minute
A
Respiration
6
Q
Normal respiration range?
A
12-20 respirations per minute
7
Q
The force of blood against the walls of the arteries
A
blood pressure
8
Q
What instrument is used to measure blood pressure
?
A
Sphygmomanometer
9
Q
Blood pressure is measured as a ratio of
A
systolic/diastolic
