Vital Signs Assessment and Ranges

Hannah, an occupational therapy assistant student, demonstrates how to take vital signs, including assessing pain level, checking oxygenation status, measuring pulse and respiration rates, and taking blood pressure. She ensures all tools are clean and explains each step clearly, maintaining a professional interaction with the patient.

What is the first step Hannah takes before starting the vital signs assessment?

• She asks the patient about their medical history.

• She checks the patient's blood pressure.

• She measures the patient's oxygenation status.

• She ensures all tools are clean and her hands are washed.

On a scale of 0 to 10, what does a pain level of 0 indicate?

• Severe pain

• Mild pain

• No pain

• Moderate pain

What is the normal range for oxygen saturation?

• 100 to 110

• 95 to 100

• 90 to 100

• 85 to 95

Where does Hannah locate the radial artery to check the pulse?

• On the ankle

• On the neck

• Under the thumb and below the wrist

• On the upper arm

What is the normal range for heart rate in beats per minute?

• 80 to 120

• 60 to 100

• 70 to 110

• 50 to 90

How many breaths per minute are considered normal for respiration?

• 8 to 16

• 12 to 20

• 10 to 18

• 14 to 22

What is the correct position for the blood pressure cuff on the arm?

• Two inches above the bend in the arm

• On the wrist

• On the shoulder

• Directly on the elbow

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?

• 80 to 100

• 90 to 120

• 100 to 130

• 110 to 140

What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure?

• 80 to 100

• 70 to 90

• 60 to 80

• 50 to 70

What does Hannah do at the end of the session?

• She discusses the patient's diet.

• She schedules the next appointment.

• She takes another set of vital signs.

• She cleans the tools and thanks the patient.