WorksheetsVital Signs Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
Blood Pressure
Pulse
Respiration
Skin Color
The abbreviation "BP" stands for:
Body Pulse
Blood Pressure
Breathing Pattern
Body Pain
Which of the following is the correct normal range for adult pulse rate?
60-100 beats per minute
50-90 beats per minute
70-110 beats per minute
80-120 beats per minute
The “lub-dub” sound heard when taking an apical pulse represents:
Systolic and diastolic blood pressures
One full heartbeat
The end of respiration
Pulse irregularity
What is the normal range for blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) in a healthy adult?
70-80%
80-90%
90-100%
100-110%
A normal respiratory rate for adults is:
8-14 breaths per minute
12-20 breaths per minute
20-28 breaths per minute
24-30 breaths per minute
The measurement of blood pressure includes two numbers. The top number represents:
The heart at rest
Pulse rate
Systolic pressure
Blood oxygen level
Which of the following situations would be a contraindication for a rectal temperature?
The patient is unconscious
The patient has diarrhea
The patient is an infant
The patient is a mouth breather
How should the blood pressure cuff be positioned on the arm?
1 inch above the bend of the arm
Directly on the wrist
Over the shoulder
2 inches above the wrist
What is the primary purpose of measuring height and weight during patient admission?
To assess vital signs
To ensure correct medication dosages
To measure hydration levels
To diagnose blood pressure issues
Which part of the stethoscope is placed over the brachial artery during blood pressure measurement?
Bladder
Earpiece
Diaphragm
Tubing
Before taking an oral temperature, wait 15 minutes if the patient has:
Been lying down
Taken medication
Consumed food or drink
Been physically active
An oxygen saturation reading below 90% should prompt:
Increased fluid intake
Immediate re-checking of vital signs
Documentation only
Notification to a nurse
When you are measuring respirations, you should:
Always tell the patient that you are measuring breathing
Not tell the patient that you are measuring breathing
Ask the patient to breathe as deeply as possible
Ask the patient to breathe as quickly as possible
What are baseline measurements?
The lowest safe levels that vital signs can reach
A patient’s vital signs when admitted to a facility
The normal vital sign measurements for adults
Measurements of height and weight
