Ch 13 Vital Signs review

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  1. 3. To get an accurate measurement, this rate can be counted after measuring the radial pulse.
  2. 4. This pulse will always be the same or higher than any other pulse measurement in the body.
  3. 5. Normal range for this blood pressure reading is 119 mmHg or below.
  4. 6. Excessive _____ may cause an inaccurate tympanic measurement of temperature (two words).
  5. 7. Vital signs are important readings that monitor the functioning of the vital _____ of the body.
  6. 9. For adults, the normal pulse rate is _____ to 100 beats per minute.
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  1. 1. Normal range for this blood pressure reading is 79mmHg or below.
  2. 2. Body temperature is controlled by this part of the brain.
  3. 4. A rectal temperature measurement is considered to be the most _____.
  4. 8. An axillary temperature measurement can be taken from the resident’s _____ and is less accurate than other locations.