Chapter 37

when measuring a patients weight in pounds, it is important to round to the nearest

1/4 pound

which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute

100-160

the normal adult range for respirations per minute is

12-18

what should an adult systolic reading be?

120 mm Hg

which of the following is the normal range for respiration per minute in an infant

30-60

using the formula to convert degree F to degree C, which of the following is equal to 99.8 degree F

37.7 degree C

the average ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is

4: 1

which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute

60-100

what should an adult diastolic reading be

80 mm Hg

which of the following are crackling noises heard when the patient breathes

Rales

How would you abbreviate a rectal temperature of 99.7 degree F

T 99.7 R

abnormally rapid, deep, or labored breathing is known as

hyperpnea

high blood pressure is known as

hypertension

low blood pressure is known as

hypotension

which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult

less than 120/ less than 80

which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult

placing a disposable towel on the scale

In taking a patient's blood pressure in different positions is used to assess for

postural hypotension

if a patient blood pressure is 138/82, it is considered

prehypertension

adult height should be measured to the nearest

quarter of an inch

when taking a patient oral temperature you should wear gloves if

there are contact precautions for the patient

when taking a patient's oral temperature, you should wear gloves if

there are contact precautions for the patient