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Vital Signs Measurement Flashcards

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  1. What is the normal adult resting heart rate?

    Answer: 60-100 beats per minute

    Normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60-100 bpm; athletes may have lower rates.

  2. What is the normal body temperature range?

    Answer: 97.8°F to 99.1°F (36.5°C to 37.3°C)

    Normal body temperature has a small range around 98.6°F/37°C with slight individual variation.

  3. How is blood pressure measured?

    Answer: Using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer, listening for Korotkoff sounds over the brachial artery

    Blood pressure measurement requires listening for the appearance and disappearance of Korotkoff sounds.

  4. What does systolic vs. diastolic blood pressure represent?

    Answer: Systolic is the pressure during heart contraction; diastolic is the pressure during heart relaxation

    The top number (systolic) reflects the force during heartbeats; the bottom (diastolic) reflects pressure between beats.

  5. How is respiration counted?

    Answer: Count breaths for 30-60 seconds without telling the patient, noting rate, depth, and pattern

    Respirations should be counted covertly because awareness can change breathing patterns.

  6. What are the signs of abnormal vital signs that should be reported?

    Answer: Temperature above 101°F or below 97°F, pulse below 60 or above 100, BP above 140/90 or below 90/60

    Abnormal vital signs may indicate deteriorating condition and require prompt reporting to the nurse.

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