Vital Signs and Measurements Quiz

What is considered a normal oral body temperature in Fahrenheit?

• 98.6°F

• 99.6°F

• 97.6°F

• 100.4°F

Which of the following is NOT a type of thermometer mentioned in the text?

• Mercury

• Electronic

• Glass

• Tape

What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

• °F = °C × 9/5 + 32

• °F = °C × 5/9 - 32

• °F = °C × 5/9 + 32

• °F = °C × 9/5 - 32

Which site is NOT used for measuring body temperature?

• Axillary

• Rectal

• Oral

• Brachial

Where is the apical pulse located in a child under 4 years?

• At the ankle

• At the chest

• At the neck

• At the wrist

Which pulse point is located between the biceps and triceps muscle above the elbow?

• Femoral

• Carotid

• Brachial

• Radial

What is the act of breathing called?

• Exhalation

• Respiration

• Ventilation

• Inhalation

Which lung sound is characterized by a high-pitched wheezing?

• Stridor

• Rhonchi

• Expiratory Wheezing

• Crackles

What does systolic pressure measure?

• Pressure during heart relaxation

• Pressure during heart contraction

• Difference between systolic and diastolic pressures

• Pressure in the veins

Which equipment is used to measure blood pressure?

• Pulse oximeter

• Manometer

• Stethoscope

• Thermometer