Vital Signs

Front

What is the least accurate method of taking a temperature?

Back

Axillary temperature is the least accurate method of taking a temperature.

Front

Which artery is normally used to take blood pressure?

Back

Brachial artery.

Front

What is pulse defined as?

Back

Pulse is defined as the pressure of blood pushing against the wall of the artery as the heart beats and rests.

Front

What happens if the cuff used for blood pressure measurement is too small?

Back

It will give a higher reading.

Front

What is the lowest pressure against the blood vessels of the body called?

Back

Diastolic pressure.

Front

What is systolic pressure?

Back

Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Front

What is hypotension?

Back

Hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure.

Front

What is hypertension?

Back

Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure.

Front

What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?

Back

60 to 100 beats per minute.

Front

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

Back

A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood.