Test A – Vital Signs (Medium to Hard Level)

Which of the following is not considered one of the primary vital signs?

• Pain

• Blood pressure

• Oxygen saturation

• Respiration

The main purpose of establishing a baseline for a patient’s vital signs is to:

• Compare with future measurements

• Determine a diagnosis immediately

• Avoid having to take vitals again

• Check only during illness

Which temperature site most closely reflects core body temperature?

• Oral

• Rectal

• Axillary

• Tympanic

A 78-year-old patient’s temperature is 96.9°F orally. This is:

• Hypothermic

• Febrile

• Normal for an elderly adult

• Hyperthermic

Which thermometer method requires pulling the ear upward and back in adults?

• Temporal

• Tympanic

• Oral

• Axillary

Fever above 105.8°F is classified as:

• Hyperthermia

• Hyperpyrexia

• Hypothermia

• Pyrexia

Which factor would most likely cause a temporary increase in body temperature?

• Hypothyroidism

• Late evening

• Beta-blocker medication

• Cold environment

A patient’s pulse is 48 bpm but they are an endurance athlete. This would be documented as:

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia, but expected

• Irregular pulse

• Thready pulse

The most common pulse site used for routine vital signs is:

• Brachial

• Carotid

• Radial

• Femoral

A “bounding (strong)” pulse is most likely associated with:

• Blood loss

• Fever or hypertension

• Dehydration

• Shock