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Chapter 16 (Lecture 2 (Temporal (Side of the forehead), Carotid (Side of…

- - - - measurement of the balance between heat loss and heat produce in the body
    - - C=(F-32)x5/9 or 0.5556
    - - F=(CX9/5 Or1.8)+32
    - - Most accurate
    - - Least accurate
    - - Taken min the mouth
    - - Taken in the ear
- - - - Sphymomanometer is used
      - Stethoscope is used
      - measured in mm of Hg
    - - pressure that occurs in the wall of the arteries when the heart is contracting
      - Normal reading is 120 mm
      - Normal range is 100-140 mm
      - Noted on the first sound when the cuff's air is being released
    - - constant pressure that is in the wall of the arteries when the heart is at rest or in between contractions
      - Normal reading is 80 mm
      - Normal range is 60-90 mm
      - Noted when the sound first immediately stops
    - - person should be comfortable
        
        sitting or lying down
      - Arms that are paralyzed, injured, have an IV or shunt should not be used
      - Infants
        
        can be on the leg
      - Adults
        
        must be on the arm
      - Dyna-map
        
        most used in hospital setting
      - Excess air should be squeezed out
      - Cuff should be snug
      - Gauge should be easily visualized
      - Valve should be closed
        
        easily opened