Vital Signs and Peripheral Pulse Quiz

What peripheral pulse is number 4?

• Carotid

• Radial

• Brachial

• Dorsalis Pedis

Which of these peripheral pulse sites is used to determine circulation to the foot?

• Carotid

• Radial

• Brachial

• Dorsalis Pedis

A series of sounds that occur when blood flows through an artery as a blood pressure cuff is deflated are used by medical professionals to measure blood pressure. What are these sounds called?

• Korotkoff sounds

• Murmurs

• Bruits

• Rhonchi

A nurse assesses an oral temperature for an adult patient. The patient's temperature is 37.5°C (99.5°F). What term would the nurse use to report this temperature?

• Febrile

• Afebrile

• Hypotension

• Hypertension

While taking an adult patient's pulse, a nurse finds the rate to be 140 beats/min. What should the nurse do next?

• Check the pulse again in 2 hours

• Check the blood pressure

• Record the information

• Report on the rate to the primary care provider

A patient is experiencing pyrexia. Which piece of equipment will the nurse obtain to monitor this condition?

• Stethoscope

• Thermometer

• Blood pressure cuff

• Sphygmomanometer

The patient requires routine temperature assessment but is confused, easily agitated, and has a history of seizures. Which route will the nurse use to obtain the patient’s temperature?

• Oral

• Rectal

• Axillary

• Tympanic

The patient is being admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. The patient’s jaw is broken with several broken teeth. The patient is ashen, has cool skin, and is diaphoretic. Which route will the nurse use to obtain accurate temperature reading?

• Oral

• Axillary

• Tympanic

• Temporal

The nurse needs to obtain a radial pulse from a patient. What must the nurse do to obtain a correct measurement?

• Place the tips of the first two fingers over the groove along the thumb side of the patient’s wrist.

• Place the tips of the first two fingers over the groove along the little finger side of the patient’s wrist.

• Place the thumb over the groove along the little finger side of the patient’s wrist.

• Place the thumb over the groove along the thumb side of the patient’s wrist.

The patient’s blood pressure is 140/60. Which value will the nurse record for the pulse pressure?

• 60

• 80

• 140

• 200