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WorksheetsVital Signs Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
A temperature of 102.4° F is classified as
Pyrexia
Low-grade fever
Normal
Hypothermia
A temperature of 97.9° F is classified as
Pyrexia
Low-grade fever
Normal
Hypothermia
The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is
PO₂
OS
SpO₂
PCO₂
The normal range for oxygen saturation is
95–99%
92–99%
75–85%
85–95%
Systolic blood pressure represents the _______ and is written _______ the line.
Pressure in the arteries when the ventricles relax; below
Pressure in the veins; above
Pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract; above
Pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract; below
Normal blood pressure for an adult is
110-140 mm Hg systolic and 60-90 mm Hg diastolic
Less than 120/80 mm Hg
Less than 110 mm Hg systolic and/or less than 60 mm Hg diastolic
More than 120/80 mm Hg
Which of the following would be bradypnea?
13 breaths/min
22 breaths/min
27 breaths/min
10 breaths/min
The temporal artery thermometer can be used to measure temperature in
Infants
Children
Adults
All of the above
What is the normal resting pulse rate for adults?
60-80 bpm
60-100 bpm
70-90 bpm
80-100 bpm
What term is used to describe a high/fast heart/pulse rate?
Bradycardia
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Where is the radial pulse located?
On the thumb side of the wrist
On the pinky side/little finger side of the wrist
On the anterior side of the neck
In the center of the antecubital space
An adult patient has a pulse rate of 53 bpm. This is
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Normal
Bradycardia
An adult patient has the following vital signs: Temp: 97.2°F Pulse: 88 bpm BP: 125/75 mm Hg, and Respirations: 14 breaths/min. Which vital signs are abnormal, if any? Select all that apply.
Temperature
Pulse
Blood Pressure
Respiration
None of the above
An adult patient has oxygen saturation (SpO₂) of 91%. This is
Hypoxia
Normal
Hyperoxia
Bradypnea
An adult patient has a blood pressure of 90/60. This is
Normal
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypertensive crisis
An adult patient has the following vital signs: Temp: 99.8°F Pulse: 110 bpm BP: 115/75 mm Hg, and Respirations: 16 breaths/min. Which vital signs are abnormal, if any? Select all that apply.
Temperature
Pulse
Blood Pressure
Respiration
None of the above
The normal respiratory rate for an adult is
16-22 breaths/min
8-16 breaths/min
10-18 breaths/min
12-20 breaths/min
Which of the following should NOT be used to take the temperature of an infant?
Tympanic
Temporal artery
Infrared
Oral
A patient's vital signs show: Temp 101.3°F, Pulse 88, BP 148/76, Respirations 18, Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂) 97%. Which of these is classified as hypertension?
Temperature
Pulse
Blood pressure
Respirations
Oxygen saturation
A patient's vital signs are: Temp 98.6°F, Pulse 58, BP 102/68, Respirations 25, Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂) 91%. Which of these might be classified as hypoxia?
Temperature
Pulse
Blood pressure
Respirations
Oxygen saturation
What is the purpose of taking vital signs?
To measure the patient's pain level
To assess the patient's blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, and temperature
To determine the patient's oxygen saturation
To check the patient's pulse
Which tool is used to measure blood pressure?
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Pulse oximeter
Blood-pressure cuff
Which artery is commonly used to check the pulse?
Radial artery
Femoral artery
Carotid artery
Temporal artery
Which of the following is not a method of taking temperature?
Oral
Tympanic
Temporal Artery
Ophthalmic
Where should the blood pressure cuff be placed for taking a measurement?
Radial artery
Brachial artery
Carotid artery
Femoral artery
