Vital Sign Refresh Quiz

What is the normal temperature range for adults in Fahrenheit?

• 95.0°F to 97.0°F

• 97.8°F to 99.1°F

• 99.5°F to 101.0°F

• 100.0°F to 102.0°F

What is the normal range for oxygen saturation (SpO2) in adults?

• 85% to 90%

• 90% to 95%

• 95% to 100%

• 100% to 105%

What should be done if a vital sign is outside the normal range?

• Ignore it

• Recheck it and inform the healthcare provider if concerned

• Wait for an hour and check again

• Record it and do nothing

What does a SpO2 value below 90% indicate?

• Normal condition

• Hypoxemia and may require medical attention

• High blood pressure

• Low heart rate

What is the expected heart rate range for a newborn (full term; birth to 28 days)?

• 110 to 160/min

• 90 to 160/min

• 80 to 140/min

• 70 to 120/min

What is the expected heart rate range for a toddler (1 to 3 years)?

• 110 to 160/min

• 90 to 160/min

• 80 to 140/min

• 70 to 120/min

What is the expected heart rate range for adults (20 years and older)?

• 60 to 110/min

• 50 to 100/min

• 60 to 100/min

• 70 to 120/min

What is the systolic blood pressure range for elevated adult blood pressure?

• Less than 120

• 120 to 129

• 130 to 139

• 140 or higher

What is the systolic blood pressure range for high blood pressure (hypertension) stage 1 in adults?

• Less than 120

• 120 to 129

• 130 to 139

• 140 or higher

For adolescents (12 to 20 years), what is the expected respiratory rate range?

• 12 to 20/min

• 16 to 20/min

• 20 to 25/min

• 25 to 30/min