Vital Signs Quiz

What is the normal range for body temperature in adults?

• 97.7°F - 99.5°F (36.5°C - 37.5°C)

• 95.0°F - 97.0°F (35.0°C - 36.0°C)

• 98.6°F - 100.4°F (37.0°C - 38.0°C)

• 101.0°F - 103.0°F (38.3°C - 39.4°C)

Which vital sign measures the force of blood against the walls of arteries?

• heart rate

• respiratory rate

• body temperature

• blood pressure

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

• 140/100 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 130/90 mmHg

• 110/70 mmHg

Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?

• body temperature

• respiratory rate

• blood pressure

• heart rate

What is the normal range for respiratory rate in adults?

• 8-12 breaths per minute

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 30-40 breaths per minute

• 20-30 breaths per minute

Which vital sign measures the number of heartbeats per minute?

• blood pressure

• respiratory rate

• heart rate

• pulse rate

What is the normal range for heart rate in adults?

• 40-80 beats per minute

• 90-120 beats per minute

• 20-40 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute

Which vital sign measures the amount of oxygen in the blood?

• heart rate

• blood pressure

• body temperature

• oxygen saturation

What is the normal range for oxygen saturation in adults?

• 95% - 100%

• 90% - 95%

• 105% - 110%

• 80% - 85%

Which vital sign measures the level of consciousness?

• Blood pressure

• Heart rate

• Respiratory rate

• Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)