Vitals Quiz

What is a "normal" blood pressure

• 120/110 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 100/80 mmHg

• 140/80 mmHg

If a patient has been drinking hot coffee you should wait____ before taking a temp

• 5 mins
• 15mins
• 20 mins
• 10 mins

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse?

• 60-100

• 80-100

• 12-20

• 60-80

Normal respirations are .....

• 12-20 per minute

• 10-25 per minute

• 11-22 per minute

• 5-30 per minute

High blood pressure is...

• tachycardia

• hypotension

• bradycardia

• hypertension

_______________ can be counted most accurately if a patient is not aware of the procedure

• Weight
• Height
• Vision
• Respirations

Where is radial (wrist) pulse measured?

• On the pinky finger side of the patient's wrist

• Only on the left wrist

• In the middle of the wrist

• On the thumb side of the patient's wrist

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse?

• 60-100

• 80-100

• 12-20

• 60-80

When does body temperature tend to be lowest?

• Late afternoon

• Late evening

• Morning

• Around noon

What is the best definition of dyspnea?

• No breathing

• Difficulty breathing

• Fast heart rate

• Painful heart rate