PBS-DoNow-Vital Signs

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What is the average body temperature in humans?

Back

98.6°F

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How do you check respirations in a conscious patient?

Back

Touch their chest or watch the chest.

Front

What does the top number in a blood pressure reading represent?

Back

Systolic Pressure

Front

What is the pulse?

Back

Number of heartbeats per minute.

Front

What is the normal range for respirations per minute?

Back

12-20 per minute.

Front

What is the definition of vital signs?

Back

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

Front

What is systolic pressure?

Back

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Front

What is diastolic pressure?

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The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats.

Front

How is pulse rate measured?

Back

By counting the number of beats per minute.

Front

What factors can affect body temperature?

Back

Age, time of day, activity level, and health status.