PLTW MD Vital Signs Analysis Challenge

Patient #2: 42 year old female in excellent condition has a resting heart rate of 75 bpm and an oral temperature of 102 degrees Fahrenheit. What can be inferred about the patient's condition?

• A) All vital signs are normal

• B) Patient has a high heart rate

• C) Patient has a fever

• D) Patient has a low temperature.

Patient #3: 18 year old female athlete has a resting heart rate of 55 bpm and an oral temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit. What can be inferred about the patient's condition?

• A) All vital signs are normal

• B) Patient has a high heart rate

• C) Patient has a low temperature

• D) Patient has a fever.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Patient #4: 7 year old male in excellent condition has a heart rate of 110 bpm and an oral temperature of 99 degrees Fahrenheit. What can be inferred about the patient's condition?

• All vital signs are normal

• Patient has a high heart rate

• Patient has a low temperature

• Patient has a fever.

Patient #5: 18 month old female in excellent condition has a heart rate of 137 bpm and a rectal temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. What can be inferred about the patient's condition?

• All vital signs are normal

• Patient has a high heart rate

• Patient has a low temperature

• Patient has a fever.

What is the ear temperature of Patient #8?

• 99 degrees Fahrenheit

• 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 97 degrees Fahrenheit

How old is Patient #9?

• 3 years

• 60 years

• 100 years

• 80 years

What is the oral temperature of Patient #9?

• 99 degrees Fahrenheit

• 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 97 degrees Fahrenheit

How old is Patient #10?

• 3 years

• 60 years

• 100 years

• 80 years

What is the resting heart rate of Patient #10?

• 125 bpm

• 90 bpm

• 80 bpm

• 100 bpm

Which patient has a heart rate of 125 bpm?

• Patient #8

• Patient #9

• Patient #10

• None