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Vital Signs (Temperature (how to measure (oraly, rectally, ear, skin),…
Vital Signs
Pulse
rhythmical throbbing of arteries
average
60-100 beats per minute
abnormal pulse
arrhythmia
disease
Respiratory Rate
number of breaths taken per minute
abnormal rate
fever
difficulty breathing
illness
average rate
60-100 beats per pinute
12-16 breaths per minute
Blood Pressure
measurement of force on artery walls from blood
higher the blood pressure
more health problems
extra strain on arteries
average
systolic
less than120
diastolic
less than 80
Temperature
measuring body temperature
abnormal temperature
fever
hypothermia
illness
how to measure
oraly
rectally
ear
skin
average temperature
99.5 degrees F
Nutrition
key contributer to wellness
Nutrients
carbohydrtaes
source of fuel for body
lipids
make up cell membrane
proteins
building cells and tissue
vitamins
maintains healthy bones
minerals
required for body processes to occur
water