Vital Signs and First Aid Review Quiz

Vital signs are the measurements of the body’s most basic functions, such as…

• Breathing

• Blood pressure

• Pulse

• Body temperature

• All of the above

Which is considered to be the more scientific temperature scale?

• F

• C

Abigail and Daniel are curious about the temperature of their pet lamb, Fluffy. They know the upper end of Fluffy's typical temperature range is 104°F. Can you help them find out what this temperature is in °C using the formula: C=5(F-32)/9?

• 37.78°C

• 40°C

• 39.25°C

• 38.59°C

Emma and William are curious about their cat's heartbeat. They decide to measure it by counting the number of pulses they feel for 15 seconds. They count 30 beats. Can you help them calculate the cat’s BPM using the formula: BPM=4X?

• 60

• 75

• 90

• 120

David is observing his horse, Thunder, and times the number of respirations for 15 seconds. He counts two complete breaths. Can you help David calculate Thunder's respiratory rate (RR) using the formula: RR=4X?

• 8

• 6

• 10

• 16

What are the imperial measurements for weight?

• Ounce

• Pound

• Ton

• All of the above

How many ounces are in a pound?

• 8

• 16

• 32

• 64

Which of the following is the standard unit for metric weight measurements?

• Milligram

• Gram

• Kilogram

• Pound

Luna is curious about the weight of an adult male Clydesdale horse. She discovers that it can weigh up to 998 kg! Can you help Luna figure out what its weight would be in pounds? Use the conversion rate: 1 lb equals 2.2 kg.

• 1,200 lbs

• 2,000 lbs

• 2,195.6 lbs

• 2,525.25 lbs

Hey there, aspiring veterinarians! Can you help Oliver figure out the typical temperature range of his playful pup?

• 99-101.5°F

• 102-104°F

• 100-102.8°F

• 101-103°F