Vital Signs Vocab

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What is Fever?

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A body temperature that is above 99.5ºF. It is a sign of your body fighting an infection.

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What is Hypothermia?

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When your body loses heat faster than it can make it and your temperature drops below 95ºF. Very dangerous!

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What is Heart Rate or Pulse?

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How many times your heart beats in one minute.

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What is Diastolic Pressure?

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Pressure on the arteries when the heart is relaxed; it is written on the bottom of the blood pressure ratio.

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What is Systolic Pressure?

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Pressure on the arteries when the heart is contracting; it is written on the top of the blood pressure ratio.

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What does a normal heart rate indicate?

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It indicates that the heart is functioning properly and delivering blood to the body.

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What is the significance of monitoring vital signs?

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Monitoring vital signs helps assess the health status of an individual and detect any medical issues.

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What is the normal range for a resting heart rate?

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Typically between 60 to 100 beats per minute for adults.

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What can cause an elevated heart rate?

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Exercise, stress, fever, or medical conditions can cause an elevated heart rate.

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What is the role of blood pressure?

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Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of the arteries, indicating heart health.