VITAL SIGNS

deep breathing

A patient can experience hypoventilation after certain procedures such as surgery because ________ can cause pain and discomfort.

Fever

________ is a body defense and can destroy invading bacteria.

Apical pulse

________ is indicated with an "ap next to the number.

Binaurals

________ should be angled and strong enough that eappieces stay firmly in ears w /o causing discomfort.

Auscultate

________-- listen for sounds within the body to evaluate or detect potential abnormalities.

Core temp

________ is the deep tissue of the body.

Blood pressure

________ are always written w the first and diastolic beneath.

Dysrhythmia

________ is any irregulatary of your rhythm of pulse.

Ax

________ "indicates an axillary temp.

Pulse

________ is the the regular expansion and contraction of an artery.

Temp elevates

________ are frequently signs of illness.

Fevers

are classified, interment, or remittent.

what are the four vital signs

temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure

what is the normal baseline for the blood pressure of a healthy adult?

LESS than 120/80

what are indications for taking the temperature?

* baseline for a new pt's record
* for complete examination during a continuing care appt.
* when oral infection is known to be present
* prior to local anesthetic
* when pt reports illness or suspected infection

What is pyrexia

a fever; values over 99.5 F