Vital Signs Quiz

What are vital signs?

• Evaluation of skin condition

• Assessment of mental health

• Measurements of height and weight

• Indicators of a person's health

Which of the following fit the components of vital signs?

• Eye color, hair texture, skin tone, muscle strength

• Heart rate, lung capacity, kidney function, liver enzymes

• Body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate

• Blood oxygen saturation, cholesterol level, glucose level, BMI

What is the normal body temperature for a healthy adult?

• 36.0 degrees centigrade

• 37.5 degrees centigrade

• 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which site is considered the 'gold standard' for recording body temperature?

• Axillary temperature

• Rectal temperature

• Oral temperature

• Tympanic temperature

What is the normal range for pulse rate in adults?

• 100 to 140 beats/minute

• 80 to 120 beats/minute

• 60 to 100 beats/minute

• 40 to 80 beats/minute

What is the term for a respiratory rate higher than expected?

• Bradypnea

• Apnea

• Tachypnea

• Hypopnea

Which artery is the most common site for blood pressure measurement?

• Brachial artery

• Femoral artery

• Carotid artery

• Radial artery

What is the normal range for blood oxygen saturation?

• 80-85%

• 90-95%

• 95-98%

• 98-100%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What are the key points for accurately measuring blood pressure?

• Cuff placement should be on a bare arm

• Patient's back and feet should be unsupported

• Patient should have had a caffeinated drink before testing

According to our previous lessons and knowledge, what is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?

• Less than 120 mm Hg

• 140 mm Hg or higher

• 120-129 mm Hg

• 130-139 mm Hg