Vital Signs

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

Which site is considered the 'gold standard' (the most accurate site) 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

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 respiratory rate in adults?

• 12 to 20 breaths/minute

• 20 to 30 breaths/minute

• 30 to 40 breaths/minute

• 40 to 50 breaths/minute

Which of the following is an example of a "normal" blood pressure reading?

• 120/110 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 80/110 mmHg

• 140/80 mmHg

Which of the following medical devices is used to measure the force that blood exerts against the walls of the arteries?

• thermometer

• pulse oximeter

• sphygmomanometer

• stethoscope

Systolic and diastolic blood pressures are measured in units of ____.

• mmHg

• mph

• mhg

• psi

Which artery is normally used when measuring a patient's pulse?

• femoral

• brachial

• temporal

• radial