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| Normal pulse for an adult |
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Definition
| 60 - 100 beats per minute (bpm) |
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Term
| Normal respiratory rates for an adult |
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Definition
| 12 - 20 respirations a minute |
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Term
| Normal blood pressure range |
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Definition
| 90-150 over 60 - 90 [systolic over diastolic] |
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Term
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Definition
| Determines the effectiveness of respirations. 96%-100% is good. 90%-95% is poorly oxygenated blood. Below 90% equals problems. |
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Term
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Definition
| A blood cuff. Should cover 2/3rds of the upper arm, and should NOT cover elbow |
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Term
| Heart attack signs & symptoms |
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Definition
| Cold sweat, indigestion, chest discomfort, discomfort in upper body areas, lightheadness |
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Term
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Definition
| Early access, early CPR, early defibrillation, early advanced care |
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Term
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Definition
| Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal or drink, Events leading up to illness |
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Term
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Definition
| Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time |
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Term
| 8 major pulse points names and locations |
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Definition
| Temporal on the temple, Carotid on the neck, Brachial on the antecubital fossa, Radial on the thumb side of the wrist, Femoral at the top of the femur, Popliteal on the back of the knee, and Pedial on the foot |
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