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CNA:JCCC:Snare:Unit 12:Observing and Measuring Vital Signs
Observing and Measuring Vital Signs
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
02/01/2011

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Term
TPR and B/P stands for
Definition

TPR = Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

B/P = Blood Pressure

Term

Normal adult oral temperature

(Fahrenheit/Celsius)

Definition

F = 97.6 to 99.6

C = 36.5 to 37.5

Term

Normal adult rectal temperature

(Fahrenheit/Celsius)

 

Definition

F = 98.6 to 100.6

C = 37 to 38

Term

Normal axillary (ax) temperature

(Fahrenheit/Celsius)

Definition

F = 96.6 to 98.6

C = 36 to 37

Term
The normal range for an adult respiration is
Definition
16 to 20 breaths per minute
Term
How do we count one respiration
Definition
One(1) inhale and one(1) exhale
Term
How do you chart a rectal temperature of 100.2F?
Definition
100.2R
Term
How do you chart and axillary (ax) temp of 97.8F?
Definition
97.8AX
Term
What is the accepted range for an elderly B/P?
Definition
90/65mmHg to 130/90mmHg
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