Common Equipment in Taking the Vital Signs

The kind of temperature is placed under the armpit.

• a. Oral temperature

• b. Rectal temperature

• c. Axillary temperature

• d. None of the above

When the heart is contracting, the pressure is highest. This is called the___.

• a. Blood pressure

• b. Systolic pressure

• c. Diastolic pressure

• d. Heart pressure

The fifth vital sign is called____.

• a. Blood pressure

• b. Pain

• c. Temperature

• d. Respiration

This uses a magnet so that the lid will remain attached to it.

• a. Blender

• b. Coffee maker

• c. Microwave oven

• d. Electric can opener

What is the balance between heat produced and heat lost in the body?

• a. Pulse rate

• b. Body temperature

• c. Respiratory rate

• d. Blood pressure

This type of thermometer uses mercury and, therefore, is considered unsafe to use.

• a. ear thermometer

• b. infrared thermometer

• c. digital thermometer

• d. clinical thermometer

This appliance is useful especially at mealtime.

• a. Blender

• b. Food processor

• c. Microwave oven

• d. Electric can opener

These should be checked before ironing, as some fabrics need special care instructions.

• a. Labels of the garments to be ironed

• b. Pleats and pockets of skirts

• c. Collars and sleeves of shirts

• d. Pants’ waist bands

When an adult client asks you about his/her vital signs, your best answer would be:

• a. “I am only allowed to report them to my superior.”

• b. “Your temperature is 37 degrees orally; your blood pressure is 128/70, and your respirations are 24. Is there anything more that you would like to know sir/ma’am?

• c. “Oh, they are not that important. There is no need for you to know about it.”

• d. “Even if I tell you sir/ma’am, you will not understand them”

Which of the following is not proper when operating a blender?

• a. Operating a blender in a dry, flat surface

• b. Plugging the blender first before putting onto the base.

• c. Choosing the setting appropriate for the specified task

• d. Placing all the parts of the blender in their appropriate places before operating it.