PBS-DoNow-Vital Signs

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What is the pulse?

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Number of heartbeats per minute.

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What is the average body temperature in human beings?

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98.6°F.

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What does the top number in a blood pressure reading measure?

Back

Systolic Pressure.

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What are normal respirations per minute?

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12-20 per minute.

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What is the definition of pulse?

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The pressure of blood pushing against an artery as the heart beats.

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What is the normal range for adult heart rate?

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60-100 beats per minute.

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What is the definition of blood pressure?

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The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.

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What is the average respiratory rate for children?

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20-30 breaths per minute.

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What is the significance of diastolic pressure?

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It measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

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What is tachycardia?

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A condition where the heart rate exceeds 100 beats per minute.