Vitals Flashcards
1
Q
Weight (lb) / [he)ight (in)]2 x 703 =
A
BMI
2
Q
Normal BMI
A
18.5 – 24.9
3
Q
Overweight BMI
A
25.0 – 29.9
4
Q
Oral temperature
A
98.6°F (37.0°C) 97.0° – 99.6° Range
5
Q
Axillary temperature
A
About 1° lower (97.6F/37.7C)
6
Q
Rectal temperature
A
“core” = About 1°higher (99.6˚F/37.7˚C)
7
Q
Aural temperature
A
(Tympanic membrane) higher .5-1°F(.3 -.6°C) (99.6°F/37.6°C)
8
Q
Temporal Scan temperature
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0.8°F (0.4°C) higher
9
Q
Low-Grade Fever
A
99.5°- 100.9° F / (37.5° - 38.3 °C.)
10
Q
pulse rate for adults
A
60-100 beats per minute(BPM)
11
Q
pulse rate for children
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90-120
12
Q
pulse rate for newborns
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140 (first 8 weeks)
13
Q
for BP, slowly pump cuff until pulse disappears, then pump an additional
A
30 mm Hg
14
Q
Release pressure at steady rate of
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3mm Hg/second
15
Q
is testing for orthostatic hypotension a part of routine vitals?
A
NO
