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WorksheetsPHS Vital Signs Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What common terminology and abbreviations are used in documenting and discussing vital signs?
BP, HR, RR, T
ECG, MRI, CT, X-ray
CBC, BMP, LFT, RFT
IV, IM, SC, PO
Identify the sites for assessing the pulse and blood pressure.
Carotid and radial arteries
Femoral and popliteal arteries
Brachial and radial arteries
Temporal and ulnar arteries
What are the effects of high and low blood pressure on the body?
High blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems, while low blood pressure can cause dizziness and fainting.
High blood pressure causes dizziness and fainting, while low blood pressure leads to heart disease and stroke.
Both high and low blood pressure have no significant effects on the body.
High blood pressure and low blood pressure both lead to increased energy levels.
What are the normal values of oxygen saturation?
85-89%
90-94%
95-100%
100-105%
What is the normal adult body temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius?
98.6°F, 37°C
100.4°F, 38°C
96.8°F, 36°C
Fill in the blank: Vital Signs (VS) are the most important measurements you will obtain when you evaluate or assess a patient's ________.
condition.
diet.
medication.
history.
Fill in the blank: Hyperthermia is any temperature ________ normal.
above.
below.
equal to.
near.
Fill in the blank: Hypothermia is any temperature ________ normal.
below.
above.
equal to.
near.
What are some factors that can cause temperature variations?
Time of day
Allergic reaction
Illness
Stress
Exposure to heat or cold
If a temperature is above 100.4° F, the patient is considered ______.
febrile.
hypothermic.
normal.
hypoglycemic.
Where is the most accurate site for measuring oral temperature?
Under the tongue, toward the side
On the forehead
Under the arm
What should you do if a patient has been eating, drinking, or smoking before taking their temperature orally?
Wait at least 5 minutes
Wait at least 10 minutes
Wait at least 15 minutes
Wait at least 20 minutes
Which temperature site is not as accurate and requires a mental adjustment of 1° to be accurate?
Oral
Axillary
Tympanic
Rectal
Fill in the blank: The tympanic temperature site should not be used if there is an obstruction in the ________.
ear canal
nasal passage
throat
esophagus
What is a precaution to take when using the tympanic temperature site on infants and small children?
Use a regular device
Use a device designed for small ear canals
Do not use any device
Use a device designed for adults
Why is the rectal temperature site usually used for infants and very small children?
It is the most comfortable
It is the most accurate
It is the least invasive
It is the easiest to use
What is the recommended insertion depth for a thermometer for infants?
1/2 inch
1 inch
1 1/2 inches
What type of thermometer measures temperature through a probe at the end of the device?
Glass Thermometer
Electronic Thermometer
Mercury Thermometer
In a glass thermometer, mercury rises in a glass tube until its level matches the ________.
temperature.
pressure.
volume.
density.
What color is the handle of a thermometer used for oral and axillary measurements?
Red
Blue
Green
What color is the handle of a thermometer used for rectal measurements?
Red
Blue
Green
What is a pulse?
A wave of blood flow created by a contraction of the heart.
A type of muscle contraction.
A nerve signal.
A type of breathing pattern.
The pulse is checked by using your first two fingers to ______.
palpate
measure
calculate
estimate
Which pulse site is located inside the wrist, near the thumb?
Posterior tibial
Carotid
Brachial
Radial
Where is the brachial pulse found?
Inside the wrist, near the thumb
In the antecubital space of the arm on the upper inside portion
On the chest wall
At the apex of the heart
The apical pulse is auscultated with a stethoscope on the ________.
chest wall
abdomen
neck
wrist
Which of the following is a pulse site?
Dorsalis pedis
Carotid
Both A and B
None of the above
What is tachycardia?
A) A pulse rate slower than normal
B) A pulse rate faster than normal
C) A normal pulse rate
D) A pulse rate with irregular rhythm
What is bradycardia?
A) A pulse rate slower than normal
B) A pulse rate faster than normal
C) A normal pulse rate
D) A pulse rate with irregular rhythm
Fill in the blank: The expected pulse rate range for adulthood is ____.
60-100
40-60
100-140
30-50
What is the pattern of the heartbeats called?
A) Pulse Rate
B) Pulse Rhythm
C) Heartbeat Pattern
D) Pulse Strength
What should be done when a patient has an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia or dysrhythmia)?
Measure for 30 seconds
Measure for a full minute
Measure for 10 seconds
Measure for 5 minutes
What does a strong or normal pulse indicate?
Easily found and obliterated by strong pressure from fingertips
Difficult to obliterate with fingertips
Indicates decreased circulation
Indicates high blood pressure
What might a bounding pulse indicate?
Decreased circulation
High blood pressure
Normal circulation
Low blood pressure
How do you observe respiratory rate?
By counting the number of breaths per minute
By measuring the heart rate
By checking blood pressure
By assessing oxygen saturation
What is the normal range of breaths per minute for an adult?
5 to 10
12 to 20
20 to 30
30 to 40
An increased respiratory rate is called _________.
tachypnea
bradypnea
apnea
dyspnea
Which of the following can cause hyperventilation?
Stress
Infection
Exercise
All of the above
What is a decrease in respiratory rate and depth called?
A) Hyperventilation
B) Hypoventilation
C) Dyspnea
D) Tachypnea
Hypoventilation can be caused by pain meds, alcohol, decreased body temperature, severe lack of oxygen, and ________.
no blood pressure.
high blood pressure.
excessive exercise.
increased heart rate.
What should the rhythm of respiration be?
Irregular
Regular
Fast
Slow
What is the definition of apnea?
A) Presence of breathing for long periods
B) Absence of breathing for short periods
C) Rapid breathing
D) Deep breathing
Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure or tension exerted on the ______ walls as blood pulsates through them.
arterial
venous
capillary
lymphatic
Systolic blood pressure (SBP) is the pressure exerted on the arteries during the ______ phase of the heartbeat.
contraction
relaxation
filling
resting
Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is the resting pressure on the arteries as the heart ______ between contractions.
relaxes
contracts
beats
pumps
What is the expected range for Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)?
80 to 120 mm Hg
100 to 140 mm Hg
120 to 160 mm Hg
140 to 180 mm Hg
What is the expected range for Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)?
40 to 70 mm Hg
50 to 80 mm Hg
60 to 90 mm Hg
70 to 100 mm Hg
What is hypotension?
High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
Prehypertension
What is hypertension?
Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
Prehypertension
Prehypertension is classified by the American Heart Association as SBP ___ to ___ mm Hg or DBP ___ to ___ mm Hg.
120 to 139 mm Hg or 80 to 89 mm Hg
110 to 129 mm Hg or 70 to 79 mm Hg
130 to 149 mm Hg or 85 to 95 mm Hg
140 to 159 mm Hg or 90 to 99 mm Hg
Name a factor that may increase blood pressure.
Excitement, anxiety, nervous tension, exercise, eating, pain, obesity, smoking, or stimulant drugs
Drinking plenty of water
Getting enough sleep
Regular meditation
Which site is the most common for blood pressure assessment?
Radial
Brachial
Popliteal
Dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial
What equipment is used to measure blood pressure?
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Both B and C
What are the types of sphygmomanometers mentioned in the equipment for measuring blood pressure?
A) Mercury, Aneroid, Electronic
B) Digital, Manual, Automatic
C) Glass, Dial, Display
Fill in the blank: A mercury sphygmomanometer has a calibrated glass tube containing _______.
mercury.
water.
alcohol.
oil.
Fill in the blank: An aneroid sphygmomanometer has a calibrated dial with a needle that points to numbers on the face of the _______.
dial.
screen.
monitor.
gauge.
What is one important thing to remember when taking blood pressure?
Use a large cuff
Place cuff directly on skin about 1-2 in. from pulse site
Inflate the cuff quickly.
The first sound heard when taking blood pressure is the ________ pressure.
systolic
diastolic
mean arterial
pulse
If a woman has had a mastectomy, where should you take her blood pressure?
On the same side
On the opposite side
On either side
Do not take BP
When taking more than one BP on the same patient, how long should you wait between measurements?
1-2 minutes
5-10 minutes
30 seconds
3-5 minutes
