HCA - Health Care Assistant Vital Signs and Clinical Measurements Flashcards
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What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
Answer: 60–100 beats per minute
A normal adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute.
Which site is most commonly used by a health care assistant to measure a patient's pulse?
Answer: Radial artery
The radial artery at the wrist is the most common and accessible pulse site used by HCAs.
What is the normal oral body temperature for an adult in Fahrenheit?
Answer: 98.6°F
Normal adult oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
When measuring blood pressure, the top (higher) number represents what?
Answer: Systolic pressure
Systolic pressure is the top number and represents the force when the heart beats.
A patient's respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute would be classified as:
Answer: Tachypnea
Tachypnea refers to a respiratory rate above the normal range of 12–20 breaths per minute.
Which piece of equipment is used to measure a patient's blood pressure?
Answer: Sphygmomanometer
A sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) is the standard device used to measure blood pressure.