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5
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Vital sign that is measured using a sphygmomanometer (professionals) or digital machine
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6
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If you are taking less than 12-16 breaths per minute, you are experiencing this.
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8
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When your body makes more heat than it can lose.
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9
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If your blood pressure is chronically above 120/80 mmHg, you may be diagnosed with this.
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10
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A difficult vital to measure, must be 12-16 per minute.
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12
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Vital sign that is of particular concern for people with diabetes.
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13
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Vital sign that is measured using a pulse oximeter (clip that goes on finger or toe) to measure saturation in the blood.
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14
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A vital sign rated on a scale of 1-10. Not considered 'primary' but is commonly monitored.
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15
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Vital signs are measured to monitor health, look for disease and check on ____ in recovery or treatment.
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16
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Body temperature, breathing rate, heart rate and blood pressure are considered the 4 ____ vital signs.
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1
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The body's state of balance
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2
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Vital sign that is measured at pulse points such as the carotid or radial.
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3
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When measuring blood pressure, the name of the artery in the arm that the cuff is securely fastened around.
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4
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Name for taking temperature in the armpit.
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5
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Vital sign that can be measured orally, axillary, temporally, tympanically or rectally.
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7
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Type of feedback used to maintain temperature & blood sugar.
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11
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The pulse point found on your wrist - most likely to be used by police or medical personnel.
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13
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Term for a heart rate that is below normal.
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