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Drugs, types of abuse, keeping our body healthy

Instructions: Write 'T' for True or 'F' for False next to each statement.

1. A normal heart rate for adults is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. _____
2. The normal respiratory rate for children is higher than that of adults. ______
3. Blood pressure is measured in degrees Fahrenheit. ______
4. A normal body temperature can vary slightly from person to person. ______
5. Heart Rate
                                             a. The number of breaths taken in one minute.
6. Respiratory Rate
                                               b. The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
7. Blood Pressure
                                               c. The number of times the heart beats in one minute.
8. Temperature
                                                 d. A measure of the body’s internal heat.
9. Instructions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
10. Why are vital signs important in healthcare?
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11. How can you measure your own heart rate?
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