Semester Final

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For a blood pressure reading, the number on top measures...

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Systolic Pressure

Front

The breathing rate of the patient

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Respirations

Front

_______________ can be counted most accurately if a patient is not aware of the procedure

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Respirations

Front

What are the four main vital signs?

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Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure

Front

A normal Oral temperature is

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98.6

Front

Where is radial (wrist) pulse measured?

Back

On the thumb side of the patient's wrist

Front

You count respirations for how long?

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1 minute

Front

What is the medical term for a high heart rate?

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tachycardia

Front

What is the normal range for oxygen saturation in pulse oximetry?

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95% - 100%

Front

One of the two instruments used to measure blood pressure is a/an: oximeter, skin probe, sphygmomanometer, electric thermometer

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sphygmomanometer