Basic Nursing Skills

What is the 5th vital sign that can often be forgotten or overlooked?

• Mood

• Pain Level

• Hair Texture

• Smell

How long should you count respirations for?

• 20 Seconds

• 1 Full Second

• 60 minutes

• 60 Seconds

Which direction should you turn the dial on the blood pressure cuff in order to close the valve?

• Up

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Right

What type of breathing occurs when a patient is nearing death?

• Bradypnea

• Cheyne-Stokes

• Tachypnea

• No More Breathing

What is the official name of the tool used to measure blood pressure?

• Sphygmomanometer

• Arm Cuff

• Sphygmometer

• Blood Pressure Cuff

Which pulse are you listening for when using a stethoscope?

• Carotid Pulse

• Apical Pulse

• Popliteal Pulse

• Femoral Pulse