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