MNA Vital Signs TERMS & Practice

Which blood pressure (bp) indicates hypoTENSION?

• 120/80

• 90/50

• 148/68

• 180/88

Which blood pressure (bp) result indicates hyperTENSION?

• 180/80

• 120/80

• 90/50

• 115/88

Which result indicates tachyPNEA?

• 12-20

• 8-12

• 20-30

• 10-20

Which result indicates bradyPNEA?

• 12-20

• 2-8

• 10-18

• 20-30

Which result indicates bradyCARDIA?

• 60-100

• 20-50

• 100-120

• 100-160

Which result indicates tachyCARDIA?

• 60-100

• 110-140

• 40-80

• 80-100

Which O2 saturation is normal?

• 94-100%

• 60-80%

• 60-100%

• 80-100%

What is a sphygmomanometer?

• a cuff & measuring device used to measure blood pressure

• a measuring device used to measure O2 saturation

• a measuring device used to measure deep breathing

• a measuring device used to measure pulse

Which patient should the nurse assistant NOT take an oral temp on?

• Unconscious patient

• Cancer patient

• Heart patient

• Someone that returned from surgery 1 hour ago who is conscious

Which is the "top" number for the blood pressure?

• Diastolic reading

• Systolic reading