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WorksheetsVital Signs Test
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
If you note any abnormality or change in any vital sign, it is your responsibility to report this immediately to your supervisor.
True
False
A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen saturation in a patient’s blood.
True
False
A rectal temperature measures the temperature inside the body.
True
False
Pulse is defined as the pressure of the blood pushing against the wall of a VEIN as the heart beats and rests.
True
False
A pulse rate below 60 beats per minute is bradycardia.
True
False
One respiration consists of one inspiration and one expiration.
True
False
Respirations ABOVE 25 breaths per minute in an adult are BRADYPNEA.
True
False
The pulse site most frequently taken for pulse measurement is the ULNAR pulse.
True
False
Respirations must be counted in such a way that the patient is unaware of the procedure.
True
False
A sphygmomanometer is a device that measures the apical (base of heart) pulse.
True
False
The earpieces and bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope should be cleaned with a disinfectant before and after using the stethoscope.
True
False
Normal blood pressure is Systolic less than 120 mm Hg AND Diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.
True
False
Diastolic pressure occurs when the heart is contracting and pushing blood into the arteries.
True
False
A blood pressure cuff that is too wide or too narrow will give inaccurate blood pressure readings.
True
False
The cuff and sphygmomanometer should be positioned directly over the antecubital area (elbow area).
True
False
If hypertension is not treated, it can lead to stroke, kidney disease, and/or heart disease.
True
False
If a person drinks cold water, wait at least 15-30 minutes before taking an oral temperature.
True
False
The most accurate method for taking a temperature is ____.
rectal
oral
axillary
groin
Which of the following is the normal temperature for the correct area?
Oral 98.6 F
Rectal 97.6 F
Aural 98.6 F
Axillary 99.6 F
Normal adult O2 saturation is 95-100 ____.
True
False
A pulse site at the neck is the ____.
brachial
popliteal
radial
The pulse site used while taking a blood pressure is ____.
radial
ulnar
carotid
Pulse is described as regular or irregular by its ____.
rate
volume
A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute, except in children, is ____.
bradycardia
arrhythmia
tachycardia
fibrillation
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four main vital signs?
pain
pulse
temperature
respirations
Difficult or labored respirations are ____.
apnea
dyspnea
rales
cheynes-stokes
Apnea describes ____.
rapid breathing
difficult or labored breathing
moist or stertorous breathing
absence of respirations
Which blood pressure reading is a sign of prehypertension or hypertension?
150/82
142/92
160/75
All are signs of prehypertension/hypertension
Normal rate of respiration in adults is ____.
10-16/minute
8-12/minute
12-20/minute
15-25/minute
Constant pressure in the walls of the arteries when the left ventricle is at REST is ____.
pulse deficit
systolic
diastolic
hypertension
An unpleasant sensation that is perceived in the nervous system when illness or injury occurs is ____.
pyrexia
pain
cyanosis
arrhythmia
Which of the following statements is NOT the correct way to measure blood pressure?
The patient’s forearm should be supported on a flat surface.
The lower edge of the sphygmomanometer cuff should be 1 to 1 1/2 inches BELOW the antecubital (elbow) area.
The length of the bladder on the cuff should be approximately 80 percent of the circumference of the patient’s upper arm.
The patient’s arm should be free of any constrictive clothing and the cuff should be applied to the bare skin.
Normal axillary temperature is:
Normal rectal temperature is:
Normal oral temperature is:
What is the blood pressure range for Hypertensive Crisis in adults?
Systolic: higher than 180 and/or Diastolic: higher than 120
Systolic 130-139 or Diastolic 80-89
Systolic 120-129 and Diastolic less than 80
Systolic 140 or higher or Diastolic 90 or higher
What is the blood pressure range for Hypertension Stage 1 in adults?
Systolic: higher than 180 and/or Diastolic: higher than 120
Systolic 130-139 or Diastolic 80-89
Systolic 120-129 and Diastolic less than 80
Systolic 140 or higher or Diastolic 90 or higher
What is the blood pressure range for Hypertension Stage 2 in adults?
Systolic: higher than 180 and/or Diastolic: higher than 120
Systolic 130-139 or Diastolic 80-89
Systolic 120-129 and Diastolic less than 80
Systolic 140 or higher or Diastolic 90 or higher
What is elevated blood pressure range in adults?
Systolic: higher than 180 and/or Diastolic: higher than 120
Systolic 130-139 or Diastolic 80-89
Systolic 120-129 and Diastolic less than 80
Systolic 140 or higher or Diastolic 90 or higher
What is the normal pulse rate for an adult?
100 to 160 beats per minute
80 to 110 beats per minute
65 to 80 beats per minute
60 to 100 beats per minute
