Exam 4

What are vital signs?

• Vital signs are measurable indicators of body function that reflect the status of essential physiological processes.

• Vital signs are the names of common medicines used in hospitals.

• Vital signs are the types of food required for a healthy diet.

• Vital signs are the names of different organs in the human body.

Identify the five vital signs. List all five vital signs.

• Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure, Pain level

• Height, Weight, Vision, Hearing, Reflexes

• Glucose, Cholesterol, BMI, Oxygen Saturation, ECG

• Appetite, Sleep, Mood, Hydration, Posture

Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?

• Temperature

• Pulse

• Respiration

• Height

• Blood Pressure

Pain is often called the ______ vital sign.

• fifth

• third

• second

• sixth

Name common sites for measuring temperature. List at least three.

• Oral, Rectal, Axillary, Tympanic (ear), Temporal artery (forehead)

• Nasal, Elbow, Knee, Ankle, Wrist

• Chin, Shoulder, Back, Foot, Neck

• Palm, Thigh, Calf, Hip, Toe

Which site is most commonly used to measure pulse?

• Radial

• Femoral

• Temporal

• Popliteal

Which site is most accurate for measuring heart rate?

• Apical

• Radial

• Carotid

• Temporal

Name at least three sites where pulse can be measured for circulation.

• Carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial

• Scapula, clavicle, mandible

• Patella, ulna, fibula

• Humerus, sternum, sacrum

The importance of accuracy when assessing vital signs is:

• It ensures reliable patient data for proper care decisions.

• It allows for faster patient discharge regardless of condition.

• It reduces the need for any further patient monitoring.

• It makes documentation unnecessary.

Identify the normal adult range for temperature as a vital sign.

• 96.6–99.3°F (oral), ~1°F higher rectal, ~1°F lower axillary

• 98.6–101.3°F (oral), ~2°F higher rectal, ~2°F lower axillary

• 95.0–97.0°F (oral), ~0.5°F higher rectal, ~0.5°F lower axillary

• 100.0–103.0°F (oral), ~1.5°F higher rectal, ~1.5°F lower axillary