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WorksheetsVital Signs in Dental Assisting
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 27mins
List the four vital signs routinely taken in the dental office.
Describe how metabolism affects a patient’s vital signs.
Discuss temperature, which includes the following: Standard temperature readings and areas of the body used to obtain a temperature reading. Types of thermometers.
Discuss pulse, which includes the following: Common pulse sites used for taking a pulse. Standard pulse readings and characteristics to look for when taking a patient’s pulse.
Discuss respiration, which includes the following: Characteristics of respiration and how it affects a patient’s breathing.
Discuss blood pressure, which includes the following: Classification of standard blood pressure readings and stages of hypertension. Differentiate Korotkoff sounds heard when taking a patient’s blood pressure. The importance of taking a patient’s blood pressure routinely.
Discuss advanced monitoring procedures used to assess a patient’s health status.
What is the average range of oral temperature of a resting person?
97.6º F to 99º F
95º F to 97º F
98º F to 100º F
100º F to 102º F
What is the normal pulse rate in resting adults?
60 to 100 beats per minute
70 to 120 beats per minute
50 to 80 beats per minute
80 to 110 beats per minute
What is the normal respiration rate for adults?
10 to 20 breaths per minute
15 to 25 breaths per minute
20 to 30 breaths per minute
5 to 15 breaths per minute
What are the two pressures of the heart?
Systolic and Diastolic
High and Low
Active and Resting
Pumping and Relaxing
What is included in a sphygmomanometer?
Blood pressure cuff and meter
Stethoscope
Rubber bulb
All of the above
What is the appropriate cuff size for an arm circumference of 10½ to 13 inches?
Small adult cuff
Adult cuff
Large adult cuff
Adult thigh cuff
What does the stethoscope amplify during blood pressure measurement?
Korotkoff sounds
Heartbeats
Breath sounds
None of the above
What should be the oxygen saturation level for a fit, healthy person?
90% to 94%
95% to 99%
100%
85% to 89%
What is the purpose of an electrocardiogram (ECG) in dentistry?
To measure blood pressure
To measure electrical activity of the heartbeat
To monitor oxygen levels
To assess patient anxiety
What is sinus arrhythmia?
Rate or rhythm is altered
Atrial contracts before the next cycle
Ventricles contract before the next cycle
No heartbeat
How many Americans are estimated to have high blood pressure?
25 million
50 million
75 million
100 million
