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Why are respirations measured as if the pulse is being measured?
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∙ 11y ago
Because ones the person knows his or her respiration is being measured he or she might try to either breath faster or slower to meet expected result, but which might not be helpful to obtaining an accurate result..
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When are respirations usually measured?
Respirations are usually measured while the patient is at rest. It's often done when the patient thinks s/he's getting pulse taken, as it's best if the patient is unaware.
What is the medical term meaning slow dying respirations or pulse?
Agonal Respirations
What are the clinical manifestation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
no pulse, no respirations
Why should pulse and respirations be taken together?
If your patient is aware that you are taking respirations, they may breathe faster or slower to change results.
What does the medical abbreviation r mean?
Most commonly, R stands for respirations, as part of the vital signs TPR (temperature, pulse, respirations).
What are the normal pulse and respirations for a 7 month old infant?
30-40
What kind of aftercare do colostomy patients get?
monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
What is measured to alter your breathing rate?
The pulse rate and the heart beat of a human being is measured to alter his breathing rate.
How does anxiety affect vital signs?
Yes, you may have increased pulse, blood pressure or respirations.
What kind of aftercare to colostomy patients go through?
monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
What are pulse rates measured in?
Pulse rates are only measured in how many times per minute your heart beats.
Why are respiration measured as the pulse is being measured?
Because ones the person knows his or her respiration is being measured he or she might try to either breath faster or slower to meet expected result, but which might not be helpful to obtaining an accurate result..
