Studied by 5 peopledeep breathing
A patient can experience hypoventilation after certain procedures such as surgery because ________ can cause pain and discomfort.
Fever
________ is a body defense and can destroy invading bacteria.
Apical pulse
________ is indicated with an "ap next to the number.
Binaurals
________ should be angled and strong enough that eappieces stay firmly in ears w /o causing discomfort.
Auscultate
________-- listen for sounds within the body to evaluate or detect potential abnormalities.
Core temp
________ is the deep tissue of the body.
Blood pressure
________ are always written w the first and diastolic beneath.
Dysrhythmia
________ is any irregulatary of your rhythm of pulse.
Ax
________ "indicates an axillary temp.
Pulse
________ is the the regular expansion and contraction of an artery.
Temp elevates
________ are frequently signs of illness.
Fevers
are classified, interment, or remittent.
what are the four vital signs
temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure
what is the normal baseline for the blood pressure of a healthy adult?
LESS than 120/80
what are indications for taking the temperature?
baseline for a new pt's record
for complete examination during a continuing care appt.
when oral infection is known to be present
prior to local anesthetic
when pt reports illness or suspected infection
What is pyrexia
a fever; values over 99.5 F
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