Health Science VS Test Review

pulse located on the temple area

When is the best time to count respirations?

Normal systolic BP for an adult is less than

temperature taken in the armpit is called

a body temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit

a device used to listen to heart, lungs, and bowel sounds

pulse located on the bottom portion of the heart

the pulse located on the top of the foot is

hypertension stage 1 systolic BP is _______

a condition in which the BP is too low

existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins

which pulse is commonly used in CPR?

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

a lack of adequate oxygen

a fast pulse over 100 bpm

What is the normal HR range for an adult?

difficulty breathing usually observed as shortness of breath

breathing in

excess fluid build up or retention of fluid in bodily tissues that causes swelling, usually in legs and feet

the name of the pulse located on inside of arm commonly used for infant pulse is the:

of or relating to the ear or sense of hearing

slow pulse less than 60 bpm is

What is the name of the pulse located on left chest area?

Normal diastolic BP is less than

temperature taken in the ear

an unusually slow rate of breathing, typicaly less than 12 breaths per minute

part of BP taken when heart muscle relaxes

breathing out

the name of the pulse behind the knee is the

medical device applied to fingertip to indirectly measure the amount of O2 sat in the blood

rapid, shallow breathing due to lungs only partially filling

breathing that sounds like snoring is

part of blood pressure reading that is taken when the heart muscle contracts and pushes blood through the arteries

the pulse located on the thumb side of the wrist

a condition in which the BP is too high

hypertension stage 2 is _______ or higher

a normal range for a pulse ox is

elevated BP for an adult is _________ systolic

which pulse is commonly used when taking VS?

lack of breathing