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Vital Signs
Vital signs are measurable indicators of essential body functions. The vital signs of a human being are his/her temperature, respiratory rate, heart beat called the pulse rate, and blood pressure. All of these vital signs can be observed, measured, and monitored. When these values are not zero, they indicate that a person is alive.
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What is a pulse oximetry used for?
Pulse oximetry measures the amount of oxygen that is being perfused in a person's blood. It is important in individuals with impaired lung function to be sure that their body is getting enough oxygen. It is an excellent tool to be sure that a person is breathing effectively, because if a person's oxygen level drops too low, they can lose consciousness, have brain damage, and eventually enter into respiratory failure and die.
Is most common form of shock hypovolemic shock?
only that form of shock caused by large scale loss of blood.
What helps to flavor food but too much can be harmful especially to blood pressure?
The answer is sugar because you have to think about it. It helps flavor blood sugar is the number one problem people get high blood pressure key word: FLAVOR FOOD ; HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
What is included among the vital signs?
The vital signs is inflammation, headaches, vomiting, constant peeing that is either red or really dark yellow. Throwing up blood or coughing up blood. If you have any long term rash that is not going away.
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I had my period about a week ago now im bleeding brownish blood what does this mean?
it could mean anthing and could just be normal spotting which happens to everyone once in a while, your pill could be affecting this to, if you were acctive, it could be implanain bleeding which occurs about 5 days after possible conception though it is often mistaken for a period it is not you can define it by it will probably be shorter and lighter and a piny or a brownish colour
When do you check the apical pulse instead of radial pulse?
Apical pulse will never be less than the radial pulse. A radial pulse rate less than the apical rate is an example of a pulse deficit, and can be the result of a heart murmur, but the opposite will never occur.
Should you be concerned that your 10 year old has a pulse rate is 120?
If that is resting heart rate then yes. If that is after he has done a physical activity then no.
What is the relationship between vital signs and breathing blood circulation?
if when you breathe you do not inhale enough oxygen your heart must beat faster to provide your organs etc with the oxygen needed.
We have a pulse because every time the heart beats, it makes a pulse.
So when you can't feel your pulse it means your heart has stopped beating.
Who certifies medical assistants?
Certification and advancement. Although not required, certification indicates that a medical assistant meets certain standards of knowledge. It may also help to distinguish an experienced or formally trained assistant from an entry-level assistant, which may lead to a higher salary or more employment opportunities. There are various associations-such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and Association of Medical Technologists (AMT)-that award certification credentials to medical assistants. The certification process varies by association. It is also possible to become certified in a specialty, such as podiatry, optometry, or ophthalmology.
Medical assistants may also advance to other occupations through experience or additional training. For example, some may go on to teach medical assisting, and others pursue additional education to become nurses or other healthcare workers. Administrative medical assistants may advance to office managers, or qualify for a variety of administrative support occupations.
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Who first used the Thermometer for measuring body temperature?
Your question sounds a bit wrong, so I assume you mean "What type of thermometer is used to measure body temperature"
The answer:
you can use...
a) a normal clinical thermometer
b) a digital clinical thermometer
c) a forehead thermometer (i.e. FeverTemp)
d) ear thermometer (more precise but more expensive)
I hope that answers your question.
What is normal blood pressure for 54 year women?
normal BP for a person done growing, male or female is 120/80. However it has been noticed that women of slighter build usually run lower like 110/70.
What is the effect of reducing afferent arteriole radius on filtration rate?
As the afferent arteriole dilates it exposes the glomerulus to an increased blood pressure, closer and closer to that of the full systemic blood pressure. This increases GFR and Glomerular pressure.
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What do you call a person who walks in sleep?
The term used is "somnambulism" (Latin. literally sleep walk), and is a medical and
psychological condition wherein the person is up and active, but usually has no conscious memory of these periods of activity. They are not technically "still asleep", but have aroused from deep (slow wave) sleep into a semi-conscious state.
What are the names of the different pulses in the body?
A pulse is one and the same. There are however, different Pulse points. These are locations where you can evaluate the pulse. Pulse points include carotid on both sides of the neck, radial in both wrists, femoral in both sides of the groin, popliteal behind each knee, and pedal on top of each foot. The heart has an apical location to hear the heart's beating.
Yes, 80 is a normal pulse rate for a health adult. The range (depending on your textbook) would be 60-100 beats per minute.
What causes dizziness with vomiting?
I am figuring this out, i will tell you in probably 1 or 2 days.
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How to help get rid of hives in 1-2 days!
Just search up answers "Help i have the hives"
And check "What to do if you get hives?
Will a doctor induce labor at 32 weeks?
A baby would usually be delivered by caesarean section at 28 weeks but, as they still have a high chance of not surviving or suffering from cerebral palsy if they did survive - this would only be done to save mothers or baby's life and never because mum is fed up of being pregnant.
NHS Obstetrician
Pus is formed when the body removes dead skin cells and white blood cells called neutrophils in an infection. It is a sign that the body is still putting up a defensive reaction against the invading microbes.
What do mean orange spotting? There is no such thing, are sure it's orange and not just light pink. If it really is orange that isn't normal go to the doctor.
How does the human body stay warm?
Heat is generated in the body as a byproduct of metabolism. No process is 100% efficient, and heat is generated as a waste product. Muscle contraction uses ATP, and a portion of the energy is wasted as heat. All biochemical reactions in the body generate heat as a byproduct. Some people have a higher metabolic rate, because they have a futile cycle. One reaction synthesizes a product, and another reaction breaks it down. And so energy is wasted without accomplishing anything. The wasted energy is released as heat.
What causes a body temperature of 102 degrees f?
anything over 100 F is considered a fever, if your body temperature doesn't lower in the next 1-2 days I would advise you go to a walk in clinic or your family docter.
