Vital Signs and Medical Terminology

Front

What is the normal pulse rate range for an adult?

Back

60-100

Front

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

Back

12-20

Front

If a patient's heart rate is below 60, what medical term would you use to describe it?

Back

Bradycardia

Front

What is a normal blood pressure for an adult?

Back

120/80

Front

What is the top number on a blood pressure called?

Back

Systolic

Front

What does the systolic pressure measure?

Back

Amount of pressure in vessels when the heart contracts

Front

What is the bottom number on a blood pressure called?

Back

Diastolic

Front

What is the technical name of a blood pressure cuff?

Back

Sphygmomanometer

Front

What is the first set of vitals you take on a patient called?

Back

Baseline

Front

What does the prefix tachy mean?

Back

Fast