Vital Signs PLTW 1.1 Flash Cards

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Top number in blood pressure reading

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Systolic Pressure

Front

Bottom number of BP reading

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Pressure between heart beats

Front

Taking respiration rate: Do NOT tell patient to count

Back

Watch chest, count for one minute, record rate

Front

Breathing rate of the patient

Back

Respirations

Front

Most accurately counted when patient unaware

Back

Respirations

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Vital signs

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Measurements of basic body functions

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Importance of Vital Signs

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Clues for diagnosing illnesses and diseases

Front

Four main vital signs

Back

Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure

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Definition of pulse

Back

Pressure of blood against artery as heart beats

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Normal Oral Temperature

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98.6°F