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Assessing Vital Signs for Health

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate in beats per minute (bpm)?

a)

40-60 bpm

b)

60-100 bpm

c)

100-120 bpm

d)

120-140 bpm

2.

Which of the following blood pressure readings indicates hypertension?

a)

110/70 mmHg

b)

120/80 mmHg

c)

140/90 mmHg

d)

90/60 mmHg

3.

Identify the normal range for respiratory rate in breaths per minute for a healthy adult.

a)

8-12 breaths/min

b)

12-20 breaths/min

c)

20-28 breaths/min

d)

28-36 breaths/min

4.

What is considered a normal body temperature in degrees Celsius?

a)

35.0°C

b)

36.5°C

c)

37.0°C

d)

38.0°C

5.

Which oxygen saturation (SpO₂) level is considered normal for a healthy individual?

a)

85%

b)

90%

c)

95%

d)

100%

6.

What condition is indicated by a heart rate below 60 bpm?

a)

Tachycardia

b)

Bradycardia

c)

Hypertension

d)

Hypotension

7.

Which of the following is a symptom of fever?

a)

Low blood pressure

b)

Elevated body temperature

c)

Slow heart rate

d)

Decreased respiratory rate

8.

What is the primary tool used to measure blood oxygen levels?

a)

Thermometer

b)

Sphygmomanometer

c)

Pulse oximeter

d)

Stethoscope

9.

Which of the following is a potential health implication of consistently high blood pressure?

a)

Improved circulation

b)

Increased risk of heart disease

c)

Enhanced lung function

d)

Lowered risk of stroke

10.

What is the term for a heart rate that exceeds 100 bpm in adults?

a)

Bradycardia

b)

Tachycardia

c)

Arrhythmia

d)

Hypotension

11.

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?

a)

Heart rate

b)

Blood pressure

c)

Blood glucose level

d)

Respiratory rate

12.

What is the significance of measuring respiratory rate in a patient?

a)

It helps determine blood sugar levels.

b)

It indicates the efficiency of the heart.

c)

It assesses lung function and breathing patterns.

d)

It measures the body's temperature regulation.

13.

Which healthcare professional is primarily responsible for taking and recording vital signs?

a)

Pharmacist

b)

Nurse

c)

Radiologist

d)

Surgeon

14.

What is the primary purpose of taking vital signs in a clinical setting?

a)

To diagnose specific diseases

b)

To assess the overall health status of a patient

c)

To determine the patient's age

d)

To measure the patient's height and weight

15.

Which of the following conditions can cause a decrease in oxygen saturation levels?

a)

Hyperventilation

b)

Anemia

c)

Hypertension

d)

Bradycardia