HCA 1006 Module 6

How many vital signs are there?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Systole is the period of time when the heart muscle is relaxed.

• True

• False

What artery is the blood pressure pulse measured?

• Brachial

• Radial

• Femoral

• Carotid

If you are unsure you have taken an accurate blood pressure reading, you should take off the cuff and try again in 30 to 60 seconds.

• True

• False

Why is it important to keep a record of previous vital signs?

• The support worker can prove that they were taken.

• The doctor or nurse can compare each measurement.

• The client’s family can check to see if the care is being given.

• The support worker can see if the readings obtained are accurate compared with others.

The systolic pressure is the lower number.

• True

• False

When you take the vital signs and they have changed from a previous measurement, what should you do?

• Record the results promptly in the client’s record.

• Circle the changes in red.

• Report the changes to the nurse promptly.

• Take them again in 15 minutes.

Respiratory rates vary with age.

• True

• False

Which of these statements about electronic thermometers is NOT true?

• The temperature display is easily read. 

•  If the probe is broken, the client could swallow mercury.

• The temperature is rapidly measured.

• Disposable covers reduce the possibility of spreading infection.

The lower the blood volume, the lower the blood pressure.

• True

• False