Measuring Vital Signs

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What is blood pressure?

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The force of the blood pumping through your veins.

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What should you NOT do when taking a respiration rate?

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Tell the patient to count.

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What are vital signs?

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Measurements of the basic functions of the human body.

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What is a normal oral temperature?

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98.6°F.

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What is pulse?

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How many times your heart beats per minute.

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What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?

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60 to 100 beats per minute.

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What does respiration rate measure?

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The number of breaths taken per minute.

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What is the average respiration rate for adults?

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12 to 20 breaths per minute.

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What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?

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Sphygmomanometer.

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What is the significance of measuring vital signs?

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They help assess the body's basic functions and overall health.