Vital Signs Quiz

What creates the pulse wave?

• Contraction of the right atrium

• Contraction of the left ventricle

• Relaxation of the heart

• Blood flow from the lungs

What is the formula for cardiac output?

• Cardiac output = Stroke volume + heart rate

• Cardiac output = Stroke volume - heart rate

• Cardiac output = Stroke volume x heart rate

• Cardiac output = Stroke volume / heart rate

What is the average pulse rate for a resting adult?

• 4 liters per minute

• 5 liters per minute

• 6 liters per minute

• 7 liters per minute

What is the apical pulse?

• Pulse at the neck

• Pulse at the apex of the heart

• Pulse at the foot

• Pulse at the wrist

Which factor does NOT affect pulse rate?

• Height

• Age

• Exercise

• Sex

What is tachycardia?

• Irregular heart rate

• Fast heart rate

• Normal heart rate

• Slow heart rate

What is bradycardia?

• Fast heart rate

• Normal heart rate

• Irregular heart rate

• Slow heart rate

What does a weak pulse indicate?

• High blood pressure

• Low blood pressure

• Normal blood pressure

• Irregular heartbeat

What is the normal range of pulse rate?

• 60-100 beats/min

• 40-60 beats/min

• 100-120 beats/min

• 120-140 beats/min

What is the primary method for assessing pulse?

• X-ray

• Electrocardiogram

• Palpation

• Auscultation