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16 Cards in this Set
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Normal Oral temperature range?
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97-99 F
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Normal Axilla (Armpit)temperature range?
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97.6 - 98F
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Normal Rectum temperature?
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99.6 F
Higher than other sites. |
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Types of Thermometers ?
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glass, electronic, tympanic, strip
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Hyperthermia
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Oral temp higher than 99.5 F
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Febrile
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Increase in body temp resulting in fever(pyrexia).
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Hypothermia
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A decrease in body temp below normal range.
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Pulse sites ?
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apical, Temple, carotid, radial, popliteal, femoral, pedal
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Average adult pulse rate ?
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60 - 100 BPM
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Tachycardia
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Over 100 BPM
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Bradycardia
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less than 60 BPM sluggish
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RP 80
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Radial pulse is 80 BPM
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When taking a radial pulse should palm be facing up or down?
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Down
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Infant pulse range ?
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100 - 180 BPM
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Child pulse range ?
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70 - 120 BPM
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Athletic pulse range
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as low as 45 - 60 BPM (not sluggish)
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