Vital Signs Objectives Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is considered a vital sign? Height, Temperature, Hair color, Eye color

Back

Temperature

Front

What do vital signs provide information about?

Back

Basic body conditions

Front

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign? Pulse, Blood pressure, Pain, Shoe size

Back

Shoe size

Front

What is the balance between heat loss and heat produced by the body called?

Back

Temperature

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way to measure body temperature? Mouth (oral), Rectum (rectal), Finger (digital), Ear (aural)

Back

Finger (digital)

Front

What can low or high body temperature indicate?

Back

Disease

Front

In which units is body temperature commonly measured? Options: Fahrenheit and Celsius, Meters and Kilograms, Liters and Gallons, Watts and Volts

Back

Fahrenheit and Celsius

Front

What is the pulse a measure of?

Back

The pressure of blood against the wall of an artery as the heart contracts or relaxes

Front

Which of the following is the most common site to measure the pulse? Carotid Artery, Brachial Artery, Radial Artery, Femoral Artery

Back

Radial Artery

Front

What does the volume of a pulse refer to?

Back

The strength, force, and quality of the pulse