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Worksheet time: 3570secs
Which of the following fit the components of vital signs?
Eye color, hair texture, skin tone, muscle strength
Heart rate, lung capacity, kidney function, liver enzymes
Body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate
Blood oxygen saturation, cholesterol level, glucose level, BMI
What is the normal body temperature for a healthy adult?
36.0 degrees centigrade
37.5 degrees centigrade
99.5 degrees Fahrenheit
98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
Which site is considered the 'gold standard' (the most accurate site) for recording body temperature?
Axillary temperature
Rectal temperature
Oral temperature
Tympanic temperature
What is the normal range for pulse rate in adults?
100 to 140 beats/minute
80 to 120 beats/minute
60 to 100 beats/minute
40 to 80 beats/minute
Which artery is the most common site for blood pressure measurement?
Brachial artery
Femoral artery
Carotid artery
Radial artery
What is the normal range for respiratory rate in adults?
12 to 20 breaths/minute
20 to 30 breaths/minute
30 to 40 breaths/minute
40 to 50 breaths/minute
Which of the following is an example of a "normal" blood pressure reading?
120/110 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
80/110 mmHg
140/80 mmHg
Which of the following medical devices is used to measure the force that blood exerts against the walls of the arteries?
thermometer
pulse oximeter
sphygmomanometer
stethoscope
Systolic and diastolic blood pressures are measured in units of ____.
mmHg
mph
mhg
psi
Which artery is normally used when measuring a patient's pulse?
femoral
brachial
temporal
radial
Which of the following pulse points is located behind the knee?
carotid
temporal
popliteal
femoral
You were assigned to take vital signs on an 80-year-old male nursing home resident who appears to be having a stroke.
Vital signs were B/P--162/94,
Pulse--90 beats per min, Respiratory Rate--32 breathes per minute, SpO2--89%.
Which vital sign reflects a measurement that is within the normal limits?
blood pressure
pulse
pulse oximetry
respirations
Mrs. Palmer has a blood pressure of 110/65. The 65 is the ______ pressure
pulse
You are assessing a patient's pulse. You determine that they have 25 heart beats in 15 seconds. What is the patient's pulse rate for one minute?
100/minute
What vital sign is measured with a percentage?
to touch/feel
What is a "normal range" for SpO2?
90-100%
95-100%
85-100%
80-100%
What is the respiratory rate of a patient who is observed to have 18 inspirations and 18 expirations?
18
The pulse that is measured in the neck is the _________ pulse.
The area of the body where you take a femoral pulse is the ________.
the neck
the wrist
the groin
the forehead
Abnormal high-pitched breathing sound that is caused by the narrowing of the bronchiole tubes, often heard in patients with asthma and emphysema.
rales
crackles
stridor
wheezing
Abnormal high-pitched breathing sound that is heard when a person inhales; usually due to a blockage of air flow in the trachea or larynx.
rales
crackles
stridor
wheezing
A brief, discontinuous, rattling breathing sound that is caused by the explosive opening of the small airways in the lungs. These sounds are normally the result of an infection or inflammation and are common during both inhalation and exhalation.
rales
crackles
stridor
wheezing
Which of the following blood pressures is a hypertensive reading?
110/78
80/60
125/85
145/90
Which of the following is a pulse point that is located on the top of the foot?
carotid
dorsalis pedis
popliteal
brachial
Where is the radial pulse detected?
On the pinky finger side of the patient's wrist
Above the patient's wrist, near the palm of the hand
In the middle of the patient's wrist
On the thumb side of the patient's wrist
This medical device is used to determine the O2 concentration in the hemoglobin of arterial blood.
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer
Pulse Oximeter
What is the normal range for Systolic Blood Pressure?
70-100 mmHg
90-120 mmHg
120-160 mmHg
40-60 mmHg
What is the normal range for Diastolic Blood Pressure?
100-140 mmHg
20-60 mmHg
60-80 mmHg
70-100 mmHg
Vital Signs are:
Measurements of the body’s most basic functions. Help us detect or monitor medical problems. Example include: heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate
Is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
The number of breaths you take in one minute.
The number of times your heart beats in one minute.
When all systems in your body are balanced and in normal ranges.
Blood Pressure is
The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
The number of breaths that you take in one minute.
The number of times your heart beats in one minute.
The measure of the internal heat produced by the chemical reactions that occur in the body.
Respiration Rate is
The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
The number of breaths that you take in one minute.
The number of times your heart beats in one minute.
The measure of the internal heat produced by the chemical reactions that occur in the body.
Heart Rate or Pulse is
The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
The number of breaths that you take in one minute.
The number of times your heart beats in one minute.
The measure of the internal heat produced by the chemical reactions that occur in the body.
Body Temperature is
The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
The number of breaths that you take in one minute.
The number of times your heart beats in one minute.
The measure of the internal heat produced by the chemical reactions that occur in the body.
Hypothermia is
When your body loses heat faster than it can make it and your temperature drops below 95ºF. Very dangerous!
A body temperature that is above 99.5ºF. It is a sign of your body fighting an infection.
A body temperature that is above 104ºF, very dangerous!
When all systems in your body are balanced and in normal ranges.
Hyperthermia is
When your body loses heat faster than it can make it and your temperature drops below 95ºF. Very dangerous!
A body temperature that is above 99.5ºF. It is a sign of your body fighting an infection.
A body temperature that is above 104ºF, very dangerous!
When all systems in your body are balanced and in normal ranges.
A low-grade fever is
When your body loses heat faster than it can make it and your temperature drops below 95ºF. Very dangerous!
A body temperature that is between 99.5 and 100.4ºF. It is a sign of your body fighting an infection.
A body temperature that is above 104ºF, very dangerous!
When all systems in your body are balanced and in normal ranges.
Systolic is
Pressure on the arteries when the heart is contracting; it is written on the top of the blood pressure ratio.
Pressure on the arteries when the heart is relaxed; it is written on the bottom of the blood pressure ratio.
Is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
Diastolic is
Pressure on the arteries when the heart is contracting; it is written on the top of the blood pressure ratio.
Pressure on the arteries when the heart is relaxed; it is written on the bottom of the blood pressure ratio.
Is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood.
Blood pressure measurement procedure:
Ask the patients to sit up straight with their arms stretched forward. The patient’s palms should face _______ , and the arm in which their blood pressure will be taken should be slightly bent. The upper arm should be level with the ______, and the feet should remain ______ on the floor. The legs should not be _______ during the process.
up, heart, flat, crossed
down, heart, flat crossed
up, heart, raised uncrossed
down, heart, raised, crossed
Remember ______ breath in and _______ breath out equals 1 respiration.
1 ; 1
2 ; 2
1: 2
2: 1
A tympanic thermometer is used to record which type of temperature?
Temporal
Aural
Oral
Rectal
What vision assessment tool is used to measure a patient's visual acuity?
Ishihara color plates
Snellen chart
Ophthalmic scope
Sphygmomanometer
__________________is a condition in which the pupils of the eyes don’t line up with one another.
Strabismus
Nystagmus
Myopia
Hyperopia
________________ or shaky eye movement, can indicate nerve trauma.
Strabismus
Nystagmus
Myopia
Hyperopia
Which of these is the MOST accurate way to palpate a pulse?
A slow heart rate/low pulse rate of less than a 60 bpm is referred to as _______.
tachycardia
bradcardia
tachypnea
bradypnea
_______________ can be counted most accurately if a patient is not aware of the procedure.
What can trigger an Asthma attack?
Air Pollution
Exercise
Fumes and aerosols
All of the above
During a school trip, Noah, Lily, and Mia were discussing asthma. What happens to the tubes in the lungs during an asthma attack?
They swell up and become narrow
They become wider and relaxed
They disappear completely
They become stronger and more flexible
Ethan was playing soccer when he suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of the condition that he might be experiencing, which is commonly known as asthma?
Difficulty breathing
Fever and cough
Stomach pain
Skin rash
MJ is highly allergic to bee stings, and a bee stings her when she is hiking at Starved Rock State Park. Her friends call 911 and tell the dispatcher that she has hives all over her body, is struggling to breath and is getting really anxious. What do you think is happening to MJ?
Hemorrhaging
Seizure
Dehydration
Anaphylaxsis
Roy has a strong family history of cardiovascular disease, what can Roy do to decrease his risk of developing this disease?
control his weight
eat a diet low in fat
exercise
all of the choices
Why is it important to apply antiseptic ointment to a cut?
so the person doesn't feel pain while you treat the wound
so the cut doesn't get infected by bacteria or viruses
so the person stops bleeding quickly
so a scar doesn't form at the sight of the cut
Which of these is NOT a sign that a cut is infected and/or you should go to the ER?
There is oozing / puss
The affected area has formed a dark scab
There is inflammation and swelling
Numbness in the area
Why do doctors use casts to repair broken bones?
Medicine inside the cast helps the bones heal.
The cast immobilizes the bones so they mend properly.
The cast gives patients a greater range of mobility.
The cast prevents other bones from breaking.
What are the common symptoms of the flu?
The common symptoms of the flu are sneezing, watery eyes, and mild fatigue.
Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.
Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea are not symptoms of the flu.
The flu does not cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.
What is the recommended treatment for the flu?
Vaccination, bed rest, and plenty of fluids
Exercise, hot baths, and herbal remedies
No treatment is necessary, it will go away on its own
Rest, hydration, over-the-counter pain relievers, and antiviral medications
