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WorksheetsMultiple Choice Questions: Human Vital Signs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is blood pressure a measurement of?
The amount of blood in your body
The force of blood pushing against artery walls
The speed at which blood flows
The temperature of your blood
What is considered a normal body temperature in Fahrenheit?
95.0°F - 96.8°F
97.8°F - 99.1°F
100.4°F - 102.2°F
93.2°F - 95.0°F
Which condition occurs when body temperature rises dangerously above normal?
Hypothermia
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hyperthermia
In a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg, what does the top number (120) represent?
Diastolic pressure
Average pressure
Systolic pressure
Pulse pressure
What is hypotension?
High blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Irregular blood pressure
Which of these is a sign of hypothermia?
Excessive sweating
Shivering and confusion
Rapid breathing
Flushed skin
What does the bottom number in a blood pressure reading measure?
Diastolic pressure
Systolic pressure
Pulse rate
Temperature
At what body temperature (°F) should you seek immediate medical attention?
Above 103°F
Below 98.6°F
Above 99°F
Below 97°F
Which condition is defined as consistently high blood pressure?
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Hypertension
Hypotension
What is a normal resting heart rate for children aged 10-17?
40-60 beats per minute
60-100 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
120-140 beats per minute
When measuring blood pressure, when does the systolic pressure occur?
When the heart is at rest
When the heart contracts
When sleeping
When exercising
What is considered high blood pressure for adolescents?
Above 120/80 mmHg
Below 90/60 mmHg
Exactly 100/70 mmHg
Below 110/70 mmHg
When does diastolic pressure occur?
During exercise
During sleep
When the heart contracts
When the heart relaxes
Which vital sign is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
Breathing rate
Instrument used to measure blood pressure?
AED
ECG
Sphygmomanometer
ultrasound
What part of the blood destroys dead and damaged cells?
White blood cells
red blood cells
platelets
pathogens
What are the 4 main vital signs?
temperature, respirations, pulse, SpO2
blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, glucose
glucose, pulse, blood pressure, temperature
temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure
Where is radial (wrist) pulse measured?
On the pinky finger side of the patient's wrist
Only on the left wrist
In the middle of the wrist
On the thumb side of the patient's wrist
Performing jumping jacks will ___________ your pulse and respiratory rate.
speed up
slow down
