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Vital Signs (Respiratory rate (Involves (Perfusion, Diffusion,…
Vital Signs
Respiratory rate
Measurement
Using a spirometer
Breath per minute
Rate
Rhthym
Depth
Average 14-20 breaths per minute
Involves
Perfusion
Diffusion
Ventilation
Temperature
How its measured
Oral
Skin
Rectum
Armpit
Different temperatures
Normal Range
33-38 degrees celcius
Fever
Above 38 degree celcius
Hypothermia
Below 35 degree celcius
Hyperpyrexia
Above 41 degree celcius
Blood pressure
Measurement
Systolic pressure (Top number)
Diastolic pressure (Bottom number)
Average 120/80
Definition
Force of blood, against artery walls
Nutrition
Nutrients
Vitamins
Support immune system
Carbohydrates
Fuel for the body and brain
Lipids
Building cells and tissues
Proteins
make hormones and cholesterol
Minerals
Required for body processes
Water
Essential for surrvival
How it nourishes
Digestion
Absorption
Utilization
Excretion
Pluse
Amount of times heart pumps blood through the body
Normal pulse rate
50-100 bmp
Abnormal pulse rate
Tachycardia
Over 100 bpm
Bradycardia
Below 50 bpm