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What does QD stand for?
What does BP mean?
blood pressure
What is tachypnea?
respirations over 24 and shallow
What is tachycardia?
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What does 'ad lib' mean?
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What is the normal range for oral temperature?
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Where is the brachial pulse site located?
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What does 'po' mean in medical terms?
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What is the axillary route used for?
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Where is the femoral pulse site located?
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What does TPR stand for?
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What does VS stand for?
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Where is the radial pulse site located?
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What is bradycardia?
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Where is the popliteal pulse site located?
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Where is the temporal pulse site located?
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Where is the apical pulse site located?
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Where is the dorsal pedalis pulse site located?
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What is the oral route used for?
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What does QID stand for?
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What color is a rectal thermometer?
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What is the most accurate way to measure temperature?
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What does SOB stand for?
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What is the normal rectal temperature range?
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What does 'core body temperature' refer to?
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In what unit is blood pressure measured?
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What should blood pressure never be taken by?
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When arteries are narrowed, blood pressure is generally?
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Is 132/60 a normal blood pressure?
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Is 154/72 hypertensive?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations and Definitions
- QD: Every day, commonly used in medical prescriptions.
- BP: Blood pressure, a critical vital sign indicating the force of blood against the artery walls.
- Ad lib: At liberty; often used to indicate a patient can have something at their discretion.
- QID: Four times a day, a frequency term used in medical instructions.
- TID: Three times a day, another scheduling abbreviation.
- BID: Twice a day, used in medication dosage instructions.
- PRN: As needed, indicating that a medication should be administered when necessary.
- SOB: Acronym for shortness of breath, a symptom that may indicate respiratory distress.
Respiratory Definitions
- Tachypnea: Increased respiratory rate over 24 breaths per minute, typically shallow.
- Hyperpnea: Fast, deep breathing that may occur during exertion or certain medical conditions.
- Bradypnea: Decreased respiratory rate under 12 breaths per minute, indicating potential respiratory issues.
- Dyspnea: Difficulty or painful breathing, often a sign of a medical problem.
- Eupnea: Normal breathing rate and depth, indicating adequate respiratory function.
Pulse Points and Measurements
- Brachial: Pulse site located on the inside of the upper arm, commonly used in infants.
- Femoral: Pulse site in the groin region, useful during emergencies or for assessing circulation.
- Radial: Pulse site on the wrist, frequently checked for pulse rate.
- Popliteal: Pulse site behind the knee, used to assess lower limb circulation.
- Temporal: Pulse site located on the side of the head, used in some clinical assessments.
- Apical: Pulse site at the apex of the heart, typically measured using a stethoscope.
- Dorsalis pedis: Pulse site on the top of the foot, important for assessing peripheral circulation.
Temperature Measurement and Ranges
- Normal oral temperature: Ranges from 97.6 to 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Normal rectal temperature: Ranges from 99.6 to 100.6 degrees Fahrenheit; considered more accurate.
- Normal axillary temperature: Ranges from 96.6 to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, less commonly used for accuracy.
- Rectal measurement: Most accurate way to assess core body temperature.
Blood Pressure Terms
- Hypertension: Defined as blood pressure higher than 140/90 mm Hg, indicating potential health risks.
- Hypotension: Blood pressure lower than 90/60 mm Hg, which may lead to insufficient blood flow to organs.
- Systolic pressure: Measures the force of blood on arteries during heart contractions.
- Diastolic pressure: Measures the force of blood on arteries while the heart is at rest.
- mm Hg: Abbreviation for millimeters of mercury, the standard unit used to measure blood pressure.
Additional Notes
- Core body temperature: Refers to the temperature of the internal environment of the body, critical for maintaining homeostasis.
- Pulse points: Reference locations on the body where arterial pulsations can be felt between bony areas and fingertips.
- Blood pressure measurement: Should not be taken using the thumb, as it may provide an inaccurate reading.
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