Font size
WorksheetsMeasuring and recording vital signs ( 11 AEA)
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
the area of the body where you take a carotid pulse is...
the neck
the groin area
the wrist
the inside of your elbow
the area of the body where you take a radial pulse is
the neck
the wrist
the groin
the inside of the elbow
the following are routes to take a temperature EXCEPT ...
oral
temporal
axillary
femoral
the routes to take a pulse include...
temporal
brachial
oral
tympanic
to take the vital signs you need :
a thermometer
a stethoscope
a sphygmomanometer
a second hand watch or timer
what should you ask your patients before taking an oral temperature?
have you had anything to eat or drink in the last 15 min?
have you had any dental or oral work in the last 24 hours
nothing, you just take the temperature '
ask their name to verify the identity of the patient
what are the first steps when taking vital signs
wash hands
introduce yourself
identify the patient
explain procedure
we used this tool for ...
measuring the patients pain level
taking the BP
counting the respirations
taking the pulse
Can we measure any pulse at the location as shown in the diagram?
Yes
No
What is the unit of measuring pulse rate?
degree Celsius (oC)
frequency (Hz)
beats per minute (bpm)
millimetres of mercury (mm Hg)
Normal resting heart rate for adults
40-80 BPM
60-100 BPM
100-120 BPM
70-130 BPM
John is 22 years old. He counted his pulse for 10 seconds and got 12 beats. Using that data, calculate his current heart rate.
72
65
75
78
