Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Chapter 7
Admission
the first time an NA meets a new resident
Vital signs
measuring the body temperature
counting the pulse
counting the rate of respirations
measuring the blood pressure
observing and reporting the level of pain
Mouth (oral) temp
97.6-...
Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Chapter 7
Admission
the first time an NA meets a new resident
Vital signs
measuring the body temperature
counting the pulse
counting the rate of respirations
measuring the blood pressure
observing and reporting the level of pain
Mouth (oral) temp
97.6-99.6
Rectum (rectal) temp
98.6-100.6
Armpit (axilla) temp
96.6-98.6
Ear (tympanic) temp
96.6-99.7
Temporal Artery temp
97.2-100.1
Normal Blood Pressure
Systolic 100-119
Diastolic 60-79
Low Blood Pressure
Below 100-60
Prehypertensive Blood Pressure
Systolic: 120-139
Diastolic: 80-89
High Blood Pressure
140/90 or above
Normal Pulse Rate
60-100 beats per minute
Normal Respiratory Rate
12-20 respirations per minute
Normal body temperature
98.6 F
Pulse
the number of heartbeats per minute
Radial pulse
the pulse felt at the wrist
Brachial pulse
The pulse inside the elbow, about 1 to 1 1/2 Inches above the elbow.
Respiration
Inhalation and exhalation of air
Inspiration
breathing air into the lungs
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