Wk6S2Q4-Understanding Vitals

What are systems?

• Group of organs that work together

• Brains that are in the lungs

• Stomach that is part of the respiratory system

• Correct answer not listed

​ Examples of healthcare professionals are:​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ Physical therapists​ (c)  

• Nurses
• Doctors
• Dentists
• Principals

The device used to monitor blood pressure is a(n) ________

• high blood pressure result

• aerobic

• blood pressure cuff

• low blood pressure result

The top number shows when the heart is contracting. The bottom number is when the heart is ______.

• squeezing

• working

• relaxing

The third number (86) indicates how many times the heart beats in ____ .

• 60 seconds

• 2 minutes

• based on your age

Vital signs monitor _____ important things.

• one

• two

• three

How many breaths a person takes in a minute is called ______.

• 1. Respiratory Rate

• Heart rate (pulse)

• Blood pressure

• Body Temperature

Another example of a vital is body temperature. A person's average body temperature is ____.

• 98.6

• 94.4

• 90.6

• 104.0

Four types of vitals are:

• Blood Pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory

• Temperature, pulse, vision, hearing, pain

• Temperature, breathing, pain, heart rate

• Breathing, circulation, digestion, pulse