EMR 1

What is blood pressure?

• pressure in venous system during ventricular relaxation

• pressure in arterial system during ventricular contraction

• pressure in arterial system during ventricular relaxation

• pressure in venous system during ventricular contraction

A fast heart beat, over 100 bpm

• tachycardia

• bradycardia

• tachypnea

• bradypnea

The main vital signs include:

• blood pressure

• respirations and pulse

• temperature

• blood sugar

12 to 20 represents ...

• the respiratory range for an adult

• the pulse rate for an adult

• the temperature ranges for a baby

• the blood pressure range for an adult

What is the average range for the adult pulse rate?

• 40-120 bpm

• 60-100 bpm

• 100-150 bpm

• 70-110 bpm

Mrs. Palmer has a blood pressure of 110/56. The 56 is the ______ pressure

• diastolic
• systolic
• low
• static

You were assigned to take vital signs on an 80-year-old male nursing home resident who appears to be having a stroke. Vital signs were B/P 152/94,

P 92, R 32, SpO2 93%. Which vital sign reflects a measurement within normal limits?

• blood pressure

• pulse

• pulse oximetry

• respirations

What is an example of a symptom?

• nausea
• vomiting
• bleeding
• swelling

What is an example of a sign?

• bleeding
• dizziness
• weakness
• nausea

Which condition should exist before starting CPR?

• Dilated pupils

• Pale skin

• Shallow breathing

• Absence of breathing and pulse