AS Applied Science - Monitoring Activity of the Human Body

AS Applied Science - Monitoring Activity of the Human Body

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  • Created on: 14-05-12 14:26
1.What is the function of the triscupid valve?
stop backflow of blood to right atrium
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3.What is Tachycardia?
Elevated heart rate
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4.What is normal body temperature?
36.5 - 37.2
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5.What is the typical pulse range?
60-80 beats/min
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What is the normal blood pressure for an 18 year old adult?
120/80
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What is the typical blood plasma glucose (fasting) concentration?
3.5-7.5 mmol/dm3
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what is the vital capacity of an adult male?
6.00 dm3
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What is bradycardia?
Depressed heart rate
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What is the vital capacity of an adult female?
4.25 dm3
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What is the normal peak expiratory flow measurement range?
400-600 dm3/min
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What is the normal tidal volume range?
0.4-0.5 dm3
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A person is considered clinically suffering from Hypothermia if their body temperature is below what temperature?
32
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What makes the atrioventricular valves close?
when the pressure in the ventricles is greater than the pressure in the atria
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What is happening to the heart during ventricular systole?
The ventricles are contracting
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The most accurate way to measure body temperature is by using
A tympanic membrane thermometer
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To measure the peak expiratory flow rate
3 readings are taken and the highest value is recorded
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A sphygmomanometer is used to
Measure blood pressure
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A blood cell count that might indicate Leukaemia would
Have a high white blood cell count
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On an electrocardiogram, what does the QRS complex represent?
Ventricular systole
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