Vital Sign Measurement

The ________ pulse is measured just to the left of the breastbone and below the left nipple.

Inspiration means breathing in; ________ means breathing out.

Rapid, shallow breathing is called ________.

Difficult or labored breathing is called ________.

The abbreviation for temperature, pulse, and respiration is ________.

Bradycardia is ________.

Apnea is ________.

Axillary means ________.

Shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up is known as ________.

With a fever and illness, does the pulse rate increase or decrease? ________.