vital signs part 2

What is the normal pulse range for adults?

• 60–80 BPM

• 50–70 BPM

• 70–100 BPM

• 80-120bpm

What condition is indicated by a heart rate lower than average?

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

• Arrhythmia

• Hypertension

Which pulse point is located at the wrist?

• Carotid

• Femoral

• Radial

• Brachial

The normal respiratory rate for an adult is

• 10–16 breaths per minute

• 12–20 breaths per minute

• 14-22 breaths per minute

• 16-24 breaths per minute

What type of breath sound is described as deep snoring sounds?

• Rales

• Rhonchi

• Stridor

• Wheezing

Orthostatic vitals are taken in which of the following positions?

• Standing, bending, lying

• Sitting, standing, lying

• Lying, sitting, standing

• Walking, sitting, lying

A drop in blood pressure of more than 10 mmHg and pulse increase of more than 20 bpm when standing indicates:

• Hypertension

• Orthostatic hypotension

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

Blood pressure is measured as

• Heartbeats per minute

• The force of blood against artery walls

• The oxygen levels in the blood

• The volume of blood pumped by the heart

Which number in a BP reading represents the pressure when the heart beats?

• Diastolic

• Systolic

• Mean arterial pressure

• Pulse pressure

A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg is classified as

• Normal

• Elevated

• Hypertension stage 1

• Hypertension stage 2