what is the average temperature range for temporal temperature –
ANSWER- 36.1-37.3 degrees celsius (96.98-99.14 degrees Fahrenheit)
what is the term for the transfer of heat as waves or particles of energy
without actual contact – ANSWER- radiation
what is the term for the transfer of and reaction to heat through direct
contact – ANSWER- conduction
what is the term for the transfer of heat by movement or circulation of
warm matter such as air or water – ANSWER- evaporation
what are the 5 locations to measure temperature – ANSWER- -temporal
-tympanic (ear)
-oral
-axillary
-rectal
what are the 9 locations to measure a pulse – ANSWER- -temporal
-carotid
-apical
-brachial
-radial
-femoral
-popliteal
-posterior tibial
-dorsalis pedis
what is the normal range for heart rate – ANSWER- 60-100 bpm
list out the 0-3 number scale assessing pulse intensity – ANSWER- 0-
absent pulse
1-weak/diminshed
2-normal
3-bounding
what is the normal range for breathing – ANSWER- 12-20 breaths per
minute
what is the term for difficulty breathing experienced in positions other
than sitting or standing – ANSWER- orthopnea
what term is described as rhythmic respirations going from very deep to
very shallow or apneic periods and is associated with heart failure, renal
failure, drug overdose, increased intracranial pressure, or impending
death – ANSWER- cheyne-stokes respirations
what term is described as respirations abnormally deep, regular, and
increased in rate and is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis –
ANSWER- kussmaul breathing
what term is described as respirations abnormally shallow for two or
three breaths, followed by irregular period of apnea and is associated
with meningitis. severe brain injury – ANSWER- Biot breathing
what constitutes orthostatic blood pressure – ANSWER- drop of 20
mmHg in systolic pressure and drop of 10 mmHg in diastolic pressure
when changing positions
what is the normal reading for oxygen saturation – ANSWER- 95% or
greater
what is the normal range for blood pressure – ANSWER- 90-120/60-80
what systolic pressure is considered elevated blood pressure –
ANSWER- 120-129
what systolic and diastolic pressures are considered hypertension stage 1
- ANSWER- systolic pressure of 130-39 and diastolic pressure of 80-89
what systolic and diastolic pressures are considered hypertension stage 2 - ANSWER- systolic pressure of 140 or greater and diastolic pressure of
90 or higher
what are the 6 components of the chain of infection in order –
ANSWER- 1. infectious agent
- source/reservoir
- portal of exit
- mode of transmission
- portal of entry
- susceptible host
what are 3 examples of blood-borne pathogens – ANSWER- -hepatitis B
-hepatitis C
-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
what are the 4 types of precautions – ANSWER- -contact
-droplet
-airborne
-protective
what 5 examples of diseases that require contact precautions –
ANSWER- -c diff
-wound infection (MRSA
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