5 Vitals

What does blood pressure measure?

The force of blood on the arteries.

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?

100-120 mmHg.

What is diastolic blood pressure a measure of?

Force against the arteries in between heartbeats.

How is heart rate measured?

By counting the number of contractions of the heart per minute.

What is the normal heart rate range for adults?

60-100 beats per minute.

What device is used to measure blood oxygen levels?

Pulse oximeter.

What is the normal oxygen saturation range?

98%-100%.

How is respiration rate determined?

By counting chest rises and falls per minute at rest.

What is the normal respiration rate for adults?

12-20 breaths per minute.

What temperature is considered pyrexia (fever)?

Any temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

What do we call a slower heart rate below normal?

Bradycardia.

What do we call a faster heart rate above normal?

Tachycardia.

What condition is characterized by low oxygen levels in the blood?

Hypoxemia.

What is the term for high oxygen levels in the blood?

Hyperoxia.

What is considered hypothermia?

Any temperature under 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the normal range for body temperature?

97-99 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the term for a respiration rate under 12 breaths per minute?

Bradypnea.

What do we call a respiration rate over 20 breaths per minute?

Tachypnea.

What is hypertension?

Blood pressure above normal.

What is hypotension?

Blood pressure below normal.