Vital Signs

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Across
  1. 2. rapid, shallow breathing
  2. 6. relaxation and contraction of the heart felt against artery walls
  3. 8. balance between heat production and heat loss
  4. 11. force of blood exerted against artery walls
  5. 12. when a change of sound is noted
  6. 14. high point when first sound is heard
  7. 16. difficult, short of breath
  8. 17. body's reaction to microbes
Down
  1. 1. absence of breathing
  2. 3. blood pressure of 100/60mmHg or less
  3. 4. above normal temperature
  4. 5. abnormally low body temperature
  5. 7. a heart rate below 60 per minute
  6. 9. heart rate is greater than 100 per minute
  7. 10. variation in the rate of breathing for a few seconds
  8. 13. insufficient oxygen in the blood
  9. 15. blood pressure greater than 140/90mmHg