vital signs terms

3. The top number; the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
7. Pulse The pulse felt at the wrist, the most common site for routine checks.
9. An abnormally high body temperature caused by a failure of the heat-regulating mechanisms.
10. The regularity of the pulse or heartbeat (e.g., regular vs. irregular).
11. Having or showing the symptoms of a fever.
13. The initial set of vital signs taken to compare against future measurements.
14. Abnormally rapid breathing.
16. Low blood pressure (generally below 90/60 mmHg).
17. A slow heart rate, typically defined as under 60 bpm in adults.
20. A condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level.
21. Oximeter The device (usually clipped to a finger) used to measure oxygen levels.
22. Pulse The pulse felt on the side of the neck.

1. The state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.
2. The technical name for a blood pressure cuff.
4. Being without a fever; having a normal body temperature.
5. The bottom number; the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
6. High blood pressure (chronically above 130/80 mmHg).
8. A rapid heart rate, typically defined as over 100 bpm in adults.
12. A dangerously low body temperature, usually below 95°F (35°C).
15. Abnormally slow breathing.
18. Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath.
19. The temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.