Assessing Vital Signs

What is a normal oxygen saturation range?

• 90 to 95%

• 85 to 90%

• 80 to 85%

• 95 to 100%

What supplies are typically needed to take vital signs?

• Stethoscope, blood-pressure cuff, thermometer, pulse ox, watch, gloves, disinfectant wipe

• Scissors, bandages, antiseptic cream, thermometer

• Syringe, medication, adhesive tape, gauze

• Blood-pressure cuff, antiseptic cream, adhesive tape, syringe

What is referred to as the 'fifth vital sign'?

• Blood glucose level

• Pain rating

• Oxygen saturation

• Body temperature

What is considered a fever in adults when measuring temperature orally?

• Greater than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

• Greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit

• Greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit

• Greater than 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit

How should the pulse strength be graded?

• 0 to 2 scale

• 1 to 4 scale

• 1 to 3 scale

• 0 to 3 scale

What is the normal heart rate range for an adult?

• 50 to 90 beats per minute

• 55 to 95 beats per minute

• 60 to 100 beats per minute

• 70 to 110 beats per minute

What is the normal breathing rate range for an adult?

• 8 to 12 breaths per minute

• 12 to 20 breaths per minute

• 10 to 15 breaths per minute

• 15 to 25 breaths per minute

According to the American College of Cardiology 2017 updated guidelines, what is considered a normal blood pressure?

• Systolic less than 120 and diastolic less than 80

• Systolic 120 to 129 and diastolic less than 85

• Systolic 110 to 119 and diastolic 70 to 79

• Systolic less than 130 and diastolic less than 90

What is the purpose of inflating the cuff 30 millimeters of mercury more than the estimated systolic pressure?

• To ensure the cuff fits properly

• To avoid missing the oscillatory gap

• To speed up the measurement process

• To prevent damage to the stethoscope

What is the correct way to measure a patient's body temperature using the temporal artery?

• Insert the probe into the ear

• Scan the probe across the forehead to the hairline

• Place the probe in the mouth

• Place the probe under the armpit