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Unit 5 (Temperature (Rectal, Oral, Ear, Axillary, Core, The normal…
Unit 5
Temperature
Rectal
Oral
Ear
Axillary
Core
The normal temperature of the
body is 37 degrees celsius
Pulse
Places
Neck
Wrist
Forarm
Count the number of beats for 30 seconds and double
Respiratory Rate
Measure the respiratory rate for the following 30 seconds and double
100 beats per minute is about
average for the human body
Blood Pressure
Steps
Wrap cuff around arm
Apply the stethoscope over the brachial artery
Inflate cuff
Release air slowly listening for the knocking sound
Take note of when the knocking sound begins and ends
Equipment
Cuff
Stethoscope
Blood pressure meter
Normal BP
120/80
Pulse Oximetry
Normal readings range from 95 to 100 percent
Anyone under 90 percent is considered low
Measures the proportion of oxygenated hemoglobin