VITAL SIGNS

Front

What is bradycardia?

Back

slow heart rate - below 60

Front

When taking a rectal temperature do all of the following EXCEPT: lubricate the end, insert 1-1 1/2 inches, do not hold on to the tip, use a gloved hand

Back

do not hold on to the tip

Front

When taking a blood pressure in the antecubital space - what is the pulse site?

Back

brachial

Front

When taking a respiration rate do all of the following EXCEPT: watch the chest, count for one minute, record respiration rate

Back

tell the patient of counting 

Front

What is the normal oral temperature? Options: 99.4, 98.0, 98.6, 97.2

Back

98.6

Front

What is the normal rectal temperature?

Back

99.6

Front

What is the normal range for respiration for adults?

Back

12-20

Front

Hyperthermia is caused ___________.

Back

extreme heat conditions

Front

A resident who has a difficult or labored breathing is known as _______________.

Back

dyspnea

Front

What is the average range for temperature? Options: 99-102, 96-99, 97-100, 98-101

Back

97-100