CNA Vital signs Measurement & Assessment 24

What is the normal range for an adult's oral temperature?

• 36-37 degrees Celsius

  96.8 - 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

• 38-39 degrees Celsius

  100.4-102.2 degrees Fahrenheit

• 35-36 degrees Celsius

  95-96.8 degrees Fahrenheit

• 40-41 degrees Celsius

  104-105.8 degrees Fahrenheit

Which artery is commonly used to measure the pulse rate?

• Radial artery

• Carotid artery

• Femoral artery

• Brachial artery

How many breaths per minute are considered within the normal range for an adult?

• 12-18 breaths per minute

• 20-30 breaths per minute

• 8-12 breaths per minute

• 40-50 breaths per minute

What is the correct sequence for measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer?

• Inflate the cuff

  Listen for the Korotkoff sounds

  deflate the cuff

• Deflate the cuff

  Listen for the Korotkoff sounds

  Inflate the cuff

• Inflate the cuff

  Deflate the cuff

  Listen for the Korotkoff sounds

• Deflate the cuff

  Inflate the cuff

  Listen for the Korotkoff sounds

Which blood pressure would be classified as hypertension stage 1?

• 120/80 mmHg

• 130/90 mmHg

• 110/70 mmHg

• 140/100 mmHg

What is the normal range for an adult's resting pulse rate?

• 60-80 beats per minute

• 90-100 beats per minute

• 40-60 beats per minute

• 100-120 beats per minute

When measuring blood pressure, the first sound heard through the stethoscope corresponds to which value?

• Systolic pressure

• Diastolic pressure

• Mean arterial pressure

• Pulse pressure

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect body temperature?

• Physical activity

• Emotional state

• Medications

• Height

What is the correct procedure for measuring respiratory rate?

• Count the breaths for 30 seconds and multiply by 2

• Count the breaths for 15 seconds and multiply by 4

• Count the breath for 1 minute

• Count the breaths for 10 seconds and multiply by 6

A blood pressure reading of 130/85 mmHg would be classified as:

• Hypotension

• Prehypertension

• Hypertension stage 1

• Hypertension stage 2