Across
- 1. Distance from top of the head to the bottom of the feet, usually measured in cm.
- 3. This is used to measure blood pressure
- 6. ___ signs are measurements of some of the body's basic functions.
- 11. The Body Mass Index; it gives a ratio of weight to height, and can be used as a rough measurement to determine obesity.
- 12. Organizing patients based on how urgently they need medical care
- 14. ____ rate is the number of breaths per minute
- 15. The amount a person weighs, usually in pounds or Kg
- 18. Breathing out
- 19. ___/Breath Sounds; checking for wheezing, crackles, etc. using a stethoscope
- 20. Your heart rate, measured by the expanding and contracting of blood vessels with each heartbeat
- 23. Sustaining a stable internal environment; for example, your temperature is always 98.6, your blood pH is always 6.8.
- 25. A __ range for blood oxygen is 95-99%
Down
- 2. Having a body temperature below 95
- 4. A pulse ___ measures the oxygen in your blood
- 5. The __ blood pressure is caused by the heart contracting and is highest
- 7. Breathing in
- 8. A nurse ____ has a Master's degree in nursing (6+ years of college)
- 9. A __ over 103 can be dangerous
- 10. A ___ nurse has a Bachelor's degree in nursing (4 years of college)
- 13. The __ blood pressure is caused when the heart is not contracting and is lowest
- 16. Your body ___ is usually around 98.6 although most people's is actually lower.
- 17. Oxygen __ refers to the amount of oxygen in the blood.
- 21. A ___ practical nurse has about a year of training and a certificate
- 22. Your blood ___ is the force of the blood on the walls of your blood vessels
- 24. An instrument that helps a doctor hear internal noises such as lungs and heartbeat