VITAL SIGNS

3. the transfer of heat from the surface on one object to another without direct contact
4. the best pulse to access in an unconscious adult
6. an interval interrupted by an early, late, or missed beat indicates an abnormal rhythm
9. a heart rate of greater than 100
11. transfer of heat away by air movement
12. hypothermia that is a hereditary condition of uncontrolled heat production that occurs when susceptible people receive certain anesthetics
14. the volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute
15. the circular flat portion of a stethoscope
16. low levels of arterial oxygen
18. a slow heart rate below 60 beats per minute
20. a thermometer that detects heat radiated by the membrane within the ear canal
21. when the systolic BP falls below 90 mm Hg
22. an involuntary body response to temperature differences in the body
23. one of several patient conditions for which electronic BP measurement is contraindicated

1. the pulse on the thumb side of the forearm at the wrist
2. the movement of gases in and out of the lungs
5. the pulse behind the knee
7. the most common alteration in the BP and is often asymptomatic
8. the part of the brain that controls body temperature
10. pressure - the force exerted on the walls of an artery by the heating heart
13. medications that reduce fever
17. Having a normal body temperature
19. visible perspiration usually on the forehead and upper thorax