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normal oral temperature of an infant
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97-100º F
36-38 º C |
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normal oral temperature of a child
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98.6º F
37º C |
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normal oral temperature of an adult
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98.6º F
37º C |
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normal oral temperature of elderly
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98º F
36º C |
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clinical signs of a fever at onset
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Increased heart rate, increased respirations, pallor, cool skin, cyanosis, chills, decreased sweating, increased temperature
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clinical signs of a fever during its course
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Flushed, warm skin, increased heart rate and respiration, increased thirst, mild dehydration, drowsiness, restlessness, decreased appetite, weakness
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clinical signs of fever abatement
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Flushed skin, decreased shivering, dehydration, diaphoresis
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what temperature considered hypothermia?
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less than 34°C or 94°F
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What is the treatment for hypothermia?
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warm slowly
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what happens with frostbite?
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Constriction of vessels, numbness, pale skin
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What is the treatment for frostbite?
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warm slowly
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what is considered hyperthermia and severe hyperthermia?
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hyperthermia- any temp above normal
severe hyperthermia- temp greater then or equal to 108°F or 42.2°C |
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what is the treatment for hyperthermia?
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Replace fluids, watch for chilling
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what is considered heatstroke?
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Temperature above 42.2°C or 108°F
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What is the treatment for heatstroke?
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Ice to groin and axilla
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What are heat cramps?
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muscle spasms
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What is the treatment for heat cramps?
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Replace fluids, watch for chilling
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Temperature Conversions
98.6°F to °C |
37°C
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Temperature Conversions
100.4°F to °C |
38°C
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Temperature Conversions 102.2°F to °C
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39°C
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Temperature Conversions
104°F to °C |
40°C
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Temperature Conversions 105.8°F to °C
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41°C
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Temperature Conversion of 107.6°F to °C
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42°C
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Average pulse range of an infant
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90-160 (160)
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Average pulse range of a child
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80-120 (100)
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Average pulse range of a female adult
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60-100 (80)
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Average pulse range of a male adult
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55-95 (75)
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pulse volume/amplitude assessment = 0
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absent
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pulse volume/amplitude assessment = +1
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weak/thready
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pulse volume/amplitude assessment = +2
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normal
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pulse volume/amplitude assessment = +3
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bounding
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where are the 10 pulse points
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temporal, maxillary, carotid, brachial, ulnar, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis
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what are normal respiration ranges for infants?
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30 to 80 respirations per minute
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what are normal respiration ranges for children?
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20 to 30 respirations per minute
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what are normal respiration ranges for adults?
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15 to 20 respirations per minute
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what are normal blood pressure averages for newborns?
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65-90/30-60 mmHg
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what are normal blood pressure averages for infants (1 & 2 year)?
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(1 year) 65-125/40-90 mmHg
(2 years) 75-100/40-90 mmHg |
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what are normal blood pressure averages for children (4 & 6 year)?
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(4 years) 80-120/45-85 mmHg
(6 years) 85-115/50-60 mmHg |
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what are normal blood pressure averages for adolescents (12 & 16 year)?
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(12 years) 95-135/50-70 mmHg
(16 years) 100-140/50-70 mmHg |
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what are normal blood pressure averages for adults (18-60 & 60+ year) ?
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(18-60 years) 110-140/60-90 mmHg
(60+ years) 120-140/80-90 mmHg |
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what causes false high blood pressure readings?
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•Having cuff that is too narrow
•Having a cuff that is too loose •Deflating the cuff too slowly •Having the arm below the heart •Having the arm unsupported |
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what causes false low blood pressure readings?
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•Having a cuff that is too wide
•Having a cuff that is too tight •Deflating the cuff too quickly •Having the arm above the heart |
