Vital Signs and Health Assessment Quiz

What is the normal oral temperature range according to Jarvis?

• 37.5 to 39.0 degrees C

• 34.5 to 36.5 degrees C

• 35.8 to 37.3 degrees C

• 36.0 to 38.0 degrees C

Which temperature measurement method is considered the most accurate?

• Oral

• Rectal

• Tympanic Membrane

• Temporal Artery

How long should you wait to take an oral temperature after a person has smoked?

• 15 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the normal range for oxygen saturation (SpO2) in a healthy person?

• 90-95%

• 97-99%

• 85-90%

• 95-100%

Which factor can negatively impact pulse oximetry readings?

• Cold temperature

• Bright lighting

• Dark nail polish

• High altitude

What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult?

• 50-100 bpm

• 70-110 bpm

• 40-80 bpm

• 60-120 bpm

What is the correct method to count a regular radial pulse?

• Count for 10 seconds and multiply by 6

• Count for 1 minute

• Count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2

• Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4

What is the normal respiratory rate range for an adult?

• 5-15 breaths/minute

• 10-20 breaths/minute

• 20-30 breaths/minute

• 15-25 breaths/minute

What is the purpose of the 2-step blood pressure method?

• To reduce patient discomfort

• To ensure the cuff is properly sized

• To avoid missing the auscultatory gap

• To save time

What is an auscultatory gap?

• A gap in the stethoscope tubing

• A missing pulse beat

• A gap in the blood pressure cuff

• A period of silence between Korotkoff sounds