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What is the average oral temperature for adults?

37°C (98.6°F)

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What is considered hypothermic in terms of body temperature?

Less than 95°F

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What is the average blood pressure for adults?

120/80 mm Hg

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What are the normal ranges for systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults?

90 to 120 mm Hg SBP and 60 to 80 mm Hg DBP

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What heart rate indicates bradycardia?

Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.

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What heart rate indicates tachycardia?

Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute.

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What does a pulse rating of 2+ indicate?

Normal expected pulse.

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What is the normal range for adult respirations?

12-20 breaths per minute.

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What does O2 saturation levels below 92% indicate?

Hypoxia.

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What is the self-report pain scale range?

0-10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being severe pain.

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What is defined as hyperthermic?

Body temperature greater than 101.5°F.

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How are orthostatic vital signs used?

To assess for a drop in blood pressure and change in heart rate with position changes.