Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
What are vital signs?
A
Cardinal signs; objective noninvasive evaluation
2
Q
What do vital signs consist of?
A
Temperature, pulse, respiration & blood pressure
3
Q
What is body temperature?
A
Heat produced and heat loss; degree of heat of deep tissues
4
Q
What controls thermoregulation?
A
Hypothalmus/Respiratory system
5
Q
His is body temperature measured? (Tool, areas, length)
A
Electronic/glass bulb @ oral, axillary, tympanic or rectal (or Temporal Artery/TA thermometers) for 20s - 3mins
