Vital signs review

Front

What is the average blood pressure range?

Back

90/60 to 120/80

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What is the resting pressure on the arteries as the heart relaxes between contractions?

Back

Diastolic blood pressure

Front

Which vital sign reflects a measurement within normal limits for an 80-year-old male nursing home resident with B/P 152/94, P 92, R 32, SpO2 93%?

Back

Pulse

Front

How should you determine the accurate rate of an irregular pulse?

Back

Count the beats for a full minute.

Front

When taking a radial pulse, which fingers should you use?

Back

Your two or three middle fingers.

Front

What is systolic blood pressure?

Back

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What does SpO2 measure?

Back

The oxygen saturation level in the blood.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Front

What is the normal range for resting heart rate in adults?

Back

60 to 100 beats per minute.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What is the significance of measuring respiratory rate?

Back

It helps assess a person's respiratory function and overall health.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Front

What is the normal range for respiratory rate in adults?

Back

12 to 20 breaths per minute.