VITAL SIGNS

Which of the following is considered in most health care agencies as the 5th vital sign?

• Blood Pressure

• Pain

• Pulse

• Temperature

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse?

• 60-100

• 80-100

• 12-20

• 60-80

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?

• 100-140

• 90-110

• 100-120

• 60-80

Which of the following is the normal rang for diastolic blood pressure?

• 100-140

• 100-120

• 60-80

• 60-100

Which of the of the following measurements would you immediately report to the nurse?

• Blood Pressure: 112/36

• Pulse: 98

• Respirations: 18

• Pulse Ox: 100%

Mrs. McFlurry tells you she is having difficulty breathing. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse aide measure:

• Respirations

• SPO2

• Pulse

• All the Above

When assessing Mrs. Jefferson's pain level, she tells you that her pain is 8/10. What should the nurse aide do next?

• Tell the nurse.

• Give Mrs. Jefferson her prescribed pain medication.

• Ask Mrs. Jefferson where is the location of the pain.

• Ask Mrs. Jefferson why she is in pain.

While ambulating Mr. Stokes, he tells you that he is feeling faint. After sitting him in a chair, the nurse aide should check his:

• Temperature

• Blood Pressure

• Pulse

• Respirations

A paper cut may cause:

• Chronic pain

• Phantom pain

• Intermittent pain

• Acute pain

People with amputations may experience:

• Chronic pain

• Phantom pain

• Acute pain

• Continuous pain