Vital Signs

Front

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

Back

60-100

Front

A fast pulse is also called...

Back

tachycardia

Front

Normal respirations are .....

Back

12-20 per minute

Front

The first "thump" you hear when taking a blood pressure is....

Back

the systolic blood pressure

Front

High blood pressure is...

Back

hypertension

Front

What are the 4 main vital signs?

Back

temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure

Front

_______________ can be counted most accurately if a patient is not aware of the procedure

Back

Respirations

Front

What should be noted about a pulse?

Back

rate, rhythm, and volume

Front

Where is radial (wrist) pulse measured?

Back

On the thumb side of the patient's wrist

Front

A device used to measure blood pressure is a...

Back

sphygmomanometer