ASSESSMENT OF VITAL SIGNS

Front

Tachycardia

Back

Very rapid pulse over 120 bpm; may occur during infection, thyroid issues, or intense activity. Taquicardia: pulso muy rápido, sobre 120 latidos por minuto.

Front

Bradycardia

Back

Pulse below 60 bpm; may be caused by aging or medication like beta-blockers. Bradicardia: pulso bajo (menos de 60 lpm); puede ser por medicamentos.

Front

Thready pulse: Weak, scarcely palpable beat; associated with faintness, shock, or hemorrhage.

Back

Pulso filiforme: débil, apenas palpable; en casos de shock o hemorragia.

Front

Bounding pulse:Stronger than usual pulse that disappears quickly; related to fever or inflammation.

Back

Pulso fuerte: muy marcado, puede indicar fiebre o inflamación.

Front

Irregular / Intermittent: Pulse with irregular rhythm or force; may include skipped or double beats.

Back

Irregular / Intermitente: ritmo o fuerza variable, a veces con omisiones.

Front

Unequal pulse: Pulse rate differs between limbs (e.g., wrist vs. ankle); may suggest poor circulation.

Back

Pulso desigual: diferencias de pulso entre miembros, puede indicar mala circulación.

Front

Hypertension: High arterial pressure; may result from obesity, genetics, or stress.

Back

Hipertensión: presión arterial alta.

Front

Rapid / Accelerated Faster than normal pulse, but not extreme like tachycardia.

Back

Rápido / Acelerado: aumento del ritmo cardíaco, no extremo.

Front

Body temperature is the internal heat level of the body.
Normal adult range: 96.4°F to 99.4°F, with an average of 98.6°F.

Back

La temperatura corporal es el nivel de calor interno del cuerpo.
Rango normal en adultos: 96.4°F a 99.4°F, con un promedio de 98.6°F.

Front

Fever is a rise in temperature above the normal range.
Common causes: viral or bacterial infection, drug reaction, brain injury, or systemic illness.

Back

Fiebre: aumento de la temperatura por encima del rango normal.
Causas comunes: infección viral o bacteriana, reacción a medicamentos, lesión cerebral o enfermedad sistémica.