Vital Signs Vocab

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What is Respiration Rate?

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The number of breaths you take in one minute.

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What is Homeostasis?

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When all systems in your body are balanced and in normal ranges.

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What is Blood Pressure?

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The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.

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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 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 are Vital Signs?

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Measurements of the body’s most basic functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate.

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What does a high Respiration Rate indicate?

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It may indicate a medical issue such as fever, anxiety, or respiratory problems.

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What does Blood Pressure measure?

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It measures the force of blood against the walls of the arteries.

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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 is a normal body temperature range?

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Typically around 97ºF to 99ºF.