Chapter 11 Vital Sign Test

Obtaining an accurate weight measurement is essential because a patient’s weight is often used to calculate medication dosages.

• True
• False

What is a normal heart rate for an adult

• 50-90
• 60-100
• 70-90
• 80

Jan is a cross country runner when you took her heart rate it was 52bpm. Is this concerning

• Yes
• No

Why could Jan's heart rate be low

• She had caffeine this morning
• she is an athlete as long as she is asymptomatic
• She should see a cardiologist ASAP
• She is sleeping

The ______________ reading is the blood vessels at rest

• systolic
• diastolic

You should ask patients to walk around the room or do other light exercise for a few minutes before taking their blood pressure.

• True
• False

Diets that are high in salt and fat may lead to low blood pressure.

• True
• False

A normal oxygen saturation reading is 95 percent to 100 percent oxygen in the blood.

• True
• False

What would be the systolic number?

Maria is experiencing shortness of breath during track practice. Her vital signs show: respiratory rate 32 breaths per minute, pulse 140 beats per minute, and she appears anxious. What should be assessed first?

• Her previous medical history
• Her oxygen saturation
• Her blood pressure
• Her temperature