PHS Vital Signs Assignment Sheet

Where would a red-tipped thermometer be used?

• orally

• rectally

• tympanic area

• axillary

What is the normal range for adult temperature?

• 36°C to 38°C

• 20°C to 25°C

• 96.8°C to 100.4°C

• 97°C to 98°C

Which of the following does NOT cause body temperature to vary?

• allergic reactions

• illness

• time of day

• types of food eaten

Oral temperature is not used in which of the following?

• very young patients

• patients that have chills

• patients with seizure disorders

• all of the above

Which of the following pulse rates would be considered normal for a newborn?

• 120 bpm

• 60 bpm

• 90 bpm

• 80 bpm

The last sound heard when taking the BP will be the value for the ____ BP?

• apical

• diastolic

• systolic

• febrile

If you counted 10 respirations in 30 seconds, what would be the RR?

• 20, normal

• 40, abnormal

• 20, abnormal

• 10, normal

If the pulse rate is irregular, it must be counted for how many seconds?

• 30

• 45

• 60

• 15

If the patient’s BP is 136/98, the systolic reading is 136.

• True

• False

Pain medication can cause hypoventilation.

• True

• False