Community and Public Health: Vital Signs and Pulse Rate
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What does the pulse rate measure?

  • The blood pressure in the arteries
  • The strength of the pulse
  • The number of times the heart beats per minute (correct)
  • The expansion and contraction of the arteries

    • What does a pulse rate of 40 beats per minute in athletes indicate?

  • They are experiencing no problems (correct)
  • They have high blood pressure
  • They have a weak heart rate
  • They have irregular heartbeats

    • Why should the thumb not be used to measure the pulse rate?

  • Because it is not sensitive enough
  • Because it may cause irregular heartbeats
  • Because it has its own pulse (correct)
  • Because it may affect the blood pressure

    • What does the strength of the pulse indicate?

    <p>The force at which the heart is pumping blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In general, who tends to have faster heart rates?

    <p>Females ages 12 and older</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides evidence regarding the presence of life, ability to survive, course, and prognosis of disease?

    <p>Vital Signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the diaphragm of the stethoscope placed to measure the heart rate?

    <p>Over the apex beat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a normal heart rate?

    <p>Between 60 and 100 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should respiratory rate be counted?

    <p>Pretend to count the pulse rate while actually counting the respiratory rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for respiratory rate per minute?

    <p>Between 16 and 20 cycles/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which location yields a temperature reading higher than oral temperature by 0.8°C?

    <p>Tympanic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a low grade fever in terms of temperature?

    <p>&gt; 37.5 °C to 38.5 °C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of taking temperature is prohibited due to the risk of breakage?

    <p>Glass thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the thermometer be inserted for an oral temperature reading?

    <p>Under the tongue with instructions to close the lips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results from the body's failure to lose heat and can be seen in heat stroke or adverse drug reactions?

    <p>Hyperthermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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