EMT Vital Signs Assessment Quiz - (Intermediate)

Which of the following is a common method for measuring pulse in a patient?

• Using a stethoscope on the chest

• Palpating the radial artery at the wrist

• Observing the rise and fall of the chest

• Measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer

When assessing blood pressure, which of the following is the correct position for the patient's arm?

• Above the level of the heart

• At the level of the heart

• Below the level of the heart

• Any position is acceptable

What is the normal range for an adult's respiratory rate in breaths per minute?

• 5-10

• 12-20

• 25-30

• 30-40

Which device is commonly used to measure body temperature?

• Sphygmomanometer

• Thermometer

• Pulse oximeter

• ECG machine

What is the purpose of assessing capillary refill time in a patient?

• To evaluate blood pressure

• To assess peripheral circulation

• To measure respiratory rate

• To determine body temperature

Which of the following skin conditions might indicate poor circulation or shock?

• Warm and dry

• Cool and clammy

• Flushed and moist

• Pale and dry

What is the correct technique for measuring pulse at the carotid artery?

• Use the thumb to press firmly on the artery

• Use two fingers to gently palpate the artery

• Use a stethoscope to listen to the artery

• Use a blood pressure cuff to compress the artery

Which of the following is a correct step in using a sphygmomanometer to measure blood pressure?

• Inflate the cuff to 50 mmHg

• Inflate the cuff until the radial pulse is no longer palpable

• Inflate the cuff until the patient feels discomfort

• Inflate the cuff to 200 mmHg

How should a thermometer be placed when measuring oral temperature?

• Under the tongue

• On the forehead

• In the armpit

• In the ear canal

What is the significance of a capillary refill time greater than 2 seconds?

• It indicates normal circulation

• It suggests dehydration

• It may indicate poor perfusion

• It is a sign of fever