average temperature correct answers 98.6
Reasons for a fever correct answers • infection
• exercise
Reasons for decreased temperature correct answers • prolonged exposure to cold
• head injury, stroke, sepsis
Normal range for mouth temp correct answers 97-99.5
Normal range for axilla (under arm) temp correct answers 96.7-98.5
Normal range for rectum temp correct answers 98.7-100.5
Normal range for heart rate correct answers 60-100
Tachycardia correct answers Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Bradycardia correct answers Slow heart rate (HR lower than 60bpm)
Sites to check pulse correct answers • radial
• brachial
• doralis pedis
• popliteal
Normal range for respiratory rate correct answers 12-20
Tachypnea correct answers Breathing rate is more than 20 breathes per minute
bradypnea correct answers Breathing rate is less than 12 breathes per minute
Reasons for tachypnea correct answers • exertion
• fever
• hypoxemia
• anxiety
• pain
Reasons for bradypnea correct answers • head injuries
• hypothermia
• narcotics
• drug od
Normal blood pressure correct answers 120/80