NCHSE Technical Review

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All of the following are vital signs EXCEPT: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Pulse

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Blood Glucose

Front

The average adult temperature is

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98.6

Front

The most accurate method of taking a temperature is

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rectally

Front

You check a baby's pulse in the ______ artery.

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brachial

Front

A fast pulse is also called

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tachycardia

Front

The first "thump" you hear when taking a blood pressure is

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the systolic blood pressure

Front

High blood pressure is also called

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hypertension

Front

How do you check respirations in a patient that is conscious?

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Touch their chest or watch the chest

Front

What is a "normal" blood pressure?

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120/80 mmHg

Front

Low blood pressure is also called

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hypotension