vital signs

absence or cessation of breathing

an abnormality or irregularity in the heart rhythm

a pulse that feels full because of increased power of cardiac contraction or as a result of increased blood volume

a slow heartbeat , a pulse belwo 60 beats per minute

respirations that are regular in rhythm but slower than normal in rate

a waxy secretion in the ear canal , ear wax

a progressive , irreversible lung condition that results in diminished lung capacity

a pattern of activity or behavior that follows a day-night cycle

difficult or painful breathing

elevated blood pressure of unknown cause that develops for no apparent reason also called primary hypertension

pertaining to an elevated body temperature

internal adaptation and change in response to environmental factors. body's functions balance

an increase in the depth of breathing

high blood pressure

abnormally prolonged and deep breathing usually associated with acute anxiety or emotional tension

blood pressure that is below normal ( systolic below 90/ diastolic below 50mm Hg)

a pulse in which beats ocasionally are skipped

a condition in which an individual must sit or stand to breathe comfortably

a temporary fall in blood pressure when a person rapdily changes form a recumbent position to a standing position

inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal ( swimmer's ear)

area outside of or away from an organ or structure

 radial pulse is less than the apical pulse , it may indicate a peripheral vascular abnormality

the difference between the systolic and the diastolic blood pressure 30 to 50 mmHg is considered normal 

 a febrile condition or fever

crackling breath sounds during inspiration

rumbling sounds on expiration

elevated blood pressure resulting from another condition , typically kidney disease

irregular heartbeat that originates in the sinoatrial node ( pace maker)

an instrument that measures the volume of air inhaled and exhaled

a strenuous respiratory effort marked by a snoring soung

fainting

a rapid but regular heart rate  that exceeds 100 beats per minute

rapid shallow breathing

pulse that is scarcely perceptilbe

a high-pitched sound heard on expiration , obstruction or narrowing of respiratory passages

the balance between the heat lost and the heat produced by the body

temperature, pulse , respirtion and  BP blood pressure

cardinal signs

height , weight , fat composition or head circumference in infants

• age
• stress and physical activity
• smoking , drinking , hot fluids

pulse 120-160

respirations 30-50

blood pressure 60-96 30-62 

pulse 90-140

respirations 20-30

blood pressure 78-112/48-78

pulse 80-110

respirations 18-26

blood pressure 78-112/50-82

pulse 75-110

respirations 16-22

blood pressure 85-114/52-85

pulse 60-100

respirations 14-20

blood pressure 94-136/58-88

pulse 60-110

respirations 12-20

blood pressure 100-140/60-90

• febrile
• pyrexia

rises and falls only slightly during the 24-hour period but remains above average normal ranges

comes and goes or it spikes then returns to average range

has great fluctuation but never returns to the average range. constant fever