NF Module 1 Vital Signs Quiz

What does "afebrile" mean?

• Without a fever

• With a high fever

• With a low pulse

• With a cough

What is an analog watch?

• A watch with moving hands marked from 1 through 12

• A digital watch with a screen

• A stopwatch

• A timer

Where is the apical pulse located?

• Over the heart

• On the wrist

• On the neck

• On the ankle

What does apnea refer to?

• No breathing

• Rapid breathing

• Irregular heartbeat

• High blood pressure

What is blood pressure?

• The amount of force exerted by the blood against the walls of the artery

• The speed of blood flow

• The temperature of the blood

• The color of the blood

What does body temperature measure?

• How much heat is in the body and the balance of heat created and lost

• The amount of blood in the body

• The speed of breathing

• The strength of the pulse

Where are brachial pulse points located?

• In the crooks of the elbows

• On the neck

• On the wrist

• On the ankle

What is another name for the cardiovascular system?

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

Where are carotid pulse points located?

• On both sides of the neck

• On the wrist

• On the ankle

• On the chest

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?

• Height

• Blood pressure

• Body temperature

• Pulse