Vital Signs

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse?

• 60-100

• 80-100

• 12-20

• 60-80

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.

What is the normal range for respirations?

• 10-18

• 14-20

• 12-24

• 12-20

What is the normal range for SPO2?

• 90%-100%

• 100%-110%

• 95%-100%

• 80%-100%

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.

Highest pressure against blood vessels. Represented by first heat sound

• diastolic pressure

• systolic pressure

• hypotension

• hyperstension

lowest pressure against the blood vessels of the body. Measures between contractions

• diastolic pressure

• systolic pressure

• hypotension

• hypertension

Systolic and diastolic pressure are measured in units of

• mmHg

• mimg

• mhg

• Pounds per Meter