Vital Signs

Front

What are the common routes to take a temperature?

Back

Oral, Temporal, Axillary.

Front

Which route is NOT a common method for taking temperature?

Back

Femoral.

Front

What is the best definition of dyspnea?

Back

Difficulty breathing.

Front

What is the average normal body temperature in Fahrenheit?

Back

98.6°F.

Front

What can be counted most accurately if a patient is not aware of the procedure?

Back

Respirations.

Front

What is a fast pulse also called?

Back

Tachycardia.

Front

What is the term for a slow heart rate?

Back

Bradycardia.

Front

What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?

Back

60-100 beats per minute.

Front

What does tachypnea refer to?

Back

Rapid breathing.

Front

What is the term for a normal respiratory rate for adults?

Back

12-20 breaths per minute.