Vital Signs

Front

The most accurate mode of taking temperature is...

Back

rectal

Front

A fast pulse is also called...

Back

tachycardia

Front

You check a baby's pulse in the ______ artery.

Back

brachial

Front

Normal respirations are .....

Back

12-20 per minute

Front

A device used to measure the pressure against the arteries of the body.

Back

sphygmomanometer

Front

Systolic and diastolic pressure are measured in units of

Back

mmHg

Front

A pulse site at the neck

Back

carotid

Front

What is the average body temperature?

Back

37°C

Front

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse? 60-100, 80-100, 12-20, 60-80

Back

60-100

Front

Which of the following measurements would you immediately report to the nurse? Blood Pressure: 112/36, Pulse: 98, Respirations: 18, Pulse Ox: 100%

Back

Blood Pressure: 112/36