Funds Ch. 17 Vital Signs- Pre-test

Which of the following descriptions best describes systolic pressure?

• The bottom number of blood pressure

• When the heart relaxes

• When the heart contracts

• The last Korotkoff sound heard when deflating the cuff

What is pulse pressure?

• When the blood pressure drops after standing up quickly

• When the blood pressure is below 90 systolic and 60 diastolic

• The difference between the apical and radial pulses

• The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure

Which of the following reflects normal body temperature?

• Febrile

• Afebrile

• Hypothermia

• Pyrexia

A pulse (or heart rate) of 40 beats per minute is also described as:

• Tachycardia

• Tachypnea

• Bradypnea

• Bradycardia

Which of the following choices reflects Tachycardia? Select all that apply

• 85 bpm

• 101 bpm

• 30 bpm

• 59 bpm

• 120 bpm

Which terms describes difficulty breathing unless in an upright position?

• Orthopnea

• Dyspnea

• Hypoxemia

• Hypoxia

Which of the following describes bradypnea?

• 40 beats per minute

• 20 beats per minute

• 12 breaths per minute

• 6 breaths per minute

Which of the following vital signs are objective? (Select all that apply)

• Temperature

• Oxygen saturation

• Pain

• Respiratory rate

• Blood pressure

How do you locate the apical pulse?

• 5th intercostal space down the right mid-clavicle line

• 6th intercostal space down the left mid-clavicle line

• 5th intercostal space down the left mid-clavicle line

• 6th intercostal space down the right mid-clavicle line

Which of the following situations would it be inappropriate for the vital signs to be delegated the the certified nursing assistant?

• A healthy patient who was admitted 8 months ago

• A stable patient about to go physical therapy

• A patient verbalizing: "I'm not feeling right"

• An afebrile patient