Medical Detectives: Vital Signs

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?

• Heart rate

• Blood pressure

• Body temperature

• Blood type

What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?

• 60-80 beats per minute

• 80-100 beats per minute

• 100-120 beats per minute

• 120-140 beats per minute

Which of the following is a measure of how well the lungs are working?

• Blood pressure

• Respiratory rate

• Body temperature

• Pulse oximetry

What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?

• Less than 80/60 mmHg

• 80/60 - 120/80 mmHg

• 120/80 - 140/90 mmHg

• Greater than 140/90 mmHg

Which of the following is a measure of body's ability to regulate temperature?

• Heart rate

• Blood pressure

• Respiratory rate

• Sweating

What is the normal range for adult body temperature?

• 35-37°C

• 37-39°C

• 39-41°C

• 41-43°C

Which of the following is a measure of oxygen saturation in the blood?

• Heart rate

• Blood pressure

• Respiratory rate

• Pulse oximetry

What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate?

• 8-12 breaths per minute

• 12-16 breaths per minute

• 16-20 breaths per minute

• 20-24 breaths per minute

Which of the following is a measure of the force of blood against the artery walls?

• Heart rate

• Respiratory rate

• Pulse oximetry

• Blood pressure

What is the normal range for adult pulse oximetry?

• Less than 90%

• 90-95%

• 95-98%

• Greater than 98%