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Vital Signs Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A temperature of 102.4° F is classified as

a)

Pyrexia

b)

Low-grade fever

c)

Normal

d)

Hypothermia

2.

A temperature of 97.9° F is classified as

a)

Pyrexia

b)

Low-grade fever

c)

Normal

d)

Hypothermia

3.

The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is

a)

PO₂

b)

OS

c)

SpO₂

d)

PCO₂

4.

The normal range for oxygen saturation is

a)

95–99%

b)

92–99%

c)

75–85%

d)

85–95%

5.

Systolic blood pressure represents the _______ and is written _______ the line.

a)

Pressure in the arteries when the ventricles relax; below

b)

Pressure in the veins; above

c)

Pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract; above

d)

Pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract; below

6.

Normal blood pressure for an adult is

a)

110-140 mm Hg systolic and 60-90 mm Hg diastolic

b)

Less than 120/80 mm Hg

c)

Less than 110 mm Hg systolic and/or less than 60 mm Hg diastolic

d)

More than 120/80 mm Hg

7.

Which of the following would be bradypnea?

a)

13 breaths/min

b)

22 breaths/min

c)

27 breaths/min

d)

10 breaths/min

8.

The temporal artery thermometer can be used to measure temperature in

a)

Infants

b)

Children

c)

Adults

d)

All of the above

9.

What is the normal resting pulse rate for adults?

a)

60-80 bpm

b)

60-100 bpm

c)

70-90 bpm

d)

80-100 bpm

10.

What term is used to describe a high/fast heart/pulse rate?

a)

Bradycardia

b)

Bradypnea

c)

Tachypnea

d)

Tachycardia

11.

Where is the radial pulse located?

a)

On the thumb side of the wrist

b)

On the pinky side/little finger side of the wrist

c)

On the anterior side of the neck

d)

In the center of the antecubital space

12.

An adult patient has a pulse rate of 53 bpm. This is

a)

Tachycardia

b)

Hypertension

c)

Normal

d)

Bradycardia

13.

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.

a)

Temperature

b)

Pulse

c)

Blood Pressure

d)

Respiration

e)

None of the above

14.

An adult patient has oxygen saturation (SpO₂) of 91%. This is

a)

Hypoxia

b)

Normal

c)

Hyperoxia

d)

Bradypnea

15.

An adult patient has a blood pressure of 90/60. This is

a)

Normal

b)

Hypotension

c)

Hypertension

d)

Hypertensive crisis

16.

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.

a)

Temperature

b)

Pulse

c)

Blood Pressure

d)

Respiration

e)

None of the above

17.

The normal respiratory rate for an adult is

a)

16-22 breaths/min

b)

8-16 breaths/min

c)

10-18 breaths/min

d)

12-20 breaths/min

18.

Which of the following should NOT be used to take the temperature of an infant?

a)

Tympanic

b)

Temporal artery

c)

Infrared

d)

Oral

19.

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?

a)

Temperature

b)

Pulse

c)

Blood pressure

d)

Respirations

e)

Oxygen saturation

20.

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?

a)

Temperature

b)

Pulse

c)

Blood pressure

d)

Respirations

e)

Oxygen saturation

21.

What is the purpose of taking vital signs?

a)

To measure the patient's pain level

b)

To assess the patient's blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, and temperature

c)

To determine the patient's oxygen saturation

d)

To check the patient's pulse

22.

Which tool is used to measure blood pressure?

a)

Stethoscope

b)

Thermometer

c)

Pulse oximeter

d)

Blood-pressure cuff

23.

Which artery is commonly used to check the pulse?

a)

Radial artery

b)

Femoral artery

c)

Carotid artery

d)

Temporal artery

24.

Which of the following is not a method of taking temperature?

a)

Oral

b)

Tympanic

c)

Temporal Artery

d)

Ophthalmic

25.

Where should the blood pressure cuff be placed for taking a measurement?

a)

Radial artery

b)

Brachial artery

c)

Carotid artery

d)

Femoral artery