WorksheetsVital Signs and Health Assessment Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the normal oral temperature range according to Jarvis?
37.5 to 39.0 degrees C
34.5 to 36.5 degrees C
35.8 to 37.3 degrees C
36.0 to 38.0 degrees C
Which temperature measurement method is considered the most accurate?
Oral
Rectal
Tympanic Membrane
Temporal Artery
How long should you wait to take an oral temperature after a person has smoked?
15 minutes
2 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
What is the normal range for oxygen saturation (SpO2) in a healthy person?
90-95%
97-99%
85-90%
95-100%
Which factor can negatively impact pulse oximetry readings?
Cold temperature
Bright lighting
Dark nail polish
High altitude
What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult?
50-100 bpm
70-110 bpm
40-80 bpm
60-120 bpm
What is the correct method to count a regular radial pulse?
Count for 10 seconds and multiply by 6
Count for 1 minute
Count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
Count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
What is the normal respiratory rate range for an adult?
5-15 breaths/minute
10-20 breaths/minute
20-30 breaths/minute
15-25 breaths/minute
What is the purpose of the 2-step blood pressure method?
To reduce patient discomfort
To ensure the cuff is properly sized
To avoid missing the auscultatory gap
To save time
What is an auscultatory gap?
A gap in the stethoscope tubing
A missing pulse beat
A gap in the blood pressure cuff
A period of silence between Korotkoff sounds
What is the correct placement for a blood pressure cuff?
2 inches above the antecubital fossa
Directly over the wrist
On the forearm
Below the elbow
What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?
<140/<90 mmHg
<120/<80 mmHg
<130/<85 mmHg
<150/<95 mmHg
Which artery is palpated to locate the brachial artery for blood pressure measurement?
Femoral artery
Brachial artery
Carotid artery
Radial artery
What is the stroke volume of the heart in an adult?
70 ml
110 ml
90 ml
50 ml
What does the OPQRSTU method evaluate?
Temperature
Oxygen saturation
Pain
Blood pressure
