Vital Signs

Front

What is the recommended waiting time for a health care worker to take an oral temperature after a patient has eaten, drank, or smoked?

Back

At least 15 minutes.

Front

Which vital sign is considered a very individual experience?

Back

Pain.

Front

What is a pulse deficit?

Back

Either the heart beats too fast, and there is not enough time for the heart to fill with blood, or the heart is weak and does not pump enough blood to produce a pulse.

Front

What is the recommended notation for writing a temperature reading by hand?

Back

98 6.

Front

How many blood pressure readings does the American Heart Association recommend be taken and averaged?

Back

Two.

Front

What are vital signs?

Back

Vital signs are measurements of the body's most basic functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Front

Why is it important to wait before taking an oral temperature after eating or drinking?

Back

Eating or drinking can temporarily alter the temperature of the mouth, leading to inaccurate readings.

Front

What factors can affect a person's pulse rate?

Back

Age, fitness level, emotional state, and overall health can all affect pulse rate.

Front

What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?

Back

60 to 100 beats per minute.

Front

What does blood pressure measure?

Back

Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the arteries.