VITAL SIGNS

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

• Blood Pressure

• Pain

• Pulse

• Temperature

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?

• 100-140

• 90-110

• 100-120

• 60-80

Which of the following is the normal range 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%

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

You are taking Mr. Mills blood pressure. You get a measurement of 80/36 mmHg. What should you do, first?

• Retake the blood pressure in the opposite arm.

• Immediately notify the nurse.

• Retake the blood pressure in the same arm.

• Call a CODE.