Vital Signs

Front

What are vital signs?

Back

Measurements of the body's basic functions.

Front

Where is the radial pulse taken?

Back

The wrist.

Front

What is the average body temperature?

Back

98.6°F.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?

Back

Headache.

Front

What are the common routes to take a temperature?

Back

Oral, temporal, axillary.

Front

Which route is NOT commonly used to take a temperature?

Back

Femoral.

Front

What does pulse measure?

Back

Number of heartbeats per minute.

Front

What does blood pressure measure?

Back

The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.

Front

What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?

Back

120/80 mmHg.

Front

What is the significance of vital signs?

Back

They provide critical information about a person's health status.