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Vital Signs-25, 26, & 27.

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 31mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is radiating pain?

a)
Radiating pain is a sensation of warmth felt in the affected area.
b)
Radiating pain is a type of muscle strain that occurs during exercise.
c)
Radiating pain is localized pain that does not move from its origin.
d)
Radiating pain is pain that spreads from a specific point to other areas, often along nerve pathways.
2.

What is chronic pain?

a)
Chronic pain is pain that occurs only during physical activity.
b)

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for an extended period, typically longer than six months.

c)
Chronic pain is a temporary discomfort that resolves in days.
d)
Chronic pain is pain that is always associated with an injury.
3.

What is phantom pain?

a)
Phantom pain is a type of headache caused by stress.
b)
Phantom pain is the sensation of warmth in a recently injured area.
c)
Phantom pain refers to a feeling of numbness in a healthy limb.
d)
Phantom pain is the sensation of pain in a limb or body part that has been removed or is no longer functioning.
4.

What is acute pain?

a)
Acute pain is a chronic condition that develops over time.
b)
Acute pain is a sudden, sharp pain that lasts for a short duration, often signaling injury or illness.
c)
Acute pain is a mild discomfort that occurs occasionally.
d)
Acute pain is a dull, persistent ache that lasts for weeks.
5.

What is insomnia?

a)
Insomnia is a mental health disorder that promotes relaxation.
b)
Insomnia is a type of sleep medication.
c)
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects the ability to sleep.
d)
Insomnia is a condition that causes excessive sleepiness.
6.

What is sleepwalking?

a)
Sleepwalking is a state of deep sleep without any movement.
b)
Sleepwalking is a condition where a person talks in their sleep.
c)
Sleepwalking is a type of dream that occurs during REM sleep.
d)
Sleepwalking is a disorder where a person walks or performs activities while still asleep.
7.

What is sleep deprivation?

a)
Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough sleep.
b)
Sleep deprivation is the act of napping frequently.
c)
Sleep deprivation refers to sleeping too much.
d)
Sleep deprivation is a state of excessive sleep.
8.

What is metabolism?

a)
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.
b)
Metabolism is the rate at which food is digested in the stomach.
c)
Metabolism refers to the movement of muscles during exercise.
d)
Metabolism is the process of breathing in and out.
9.

What is sleep apnea?

a)
Sleep apnea is a type of insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep.
b)
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
c)
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness.
d)
Sleep apnea is a mental health disorder affecting mood and behavior.
10.

What are factors affecting oxygen needs?

a)

Red Blood cells

b)

Aging/medication

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Circulatory system

e)

Nervous system

11.

What is respiratory arrest?

a)
Respiratory arrest is a type of lung infection.
b)
Respiratory arrest is the rapid breathing pattern.
c)
Respiratory arrest is a condition of excessive coughing.
d)
Respiratory arrest is the cessation of breathing.
12.

What are the three processes of the respiratory function?

(a)   (b)   (c)  

Choose from the below words
Air moves in and out of lungs
O2 and CO2 are exchanged in the alveoli
Blood carries O2 to the cells and removes CO2
Photosynthesis in plants
Digestion of food in the stomach
Circulation of blood in the heart
13.

What is hypoxia?

a)
Hypoxia is an excess of carbon dioxide in the blood.
b)
Hypoxia is a condition of high blood pressure.
c)
Hypoxia is a type of respiratory infection.
d)
Hypoxia is a deficiency of oxygen in the tissues.
14.

What is cyanosis?

a)
Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by low oxygen levels in the blood.
b)
Cyanosis is a temporary redness of the skin due to heat.
c)
Cyanosis is a type of skin rash caused by allergies.
d)
Cyanosis is a condition that causes yellowing of the skin.
15.

What is tachypnea?

a)
Tachypnea is an abnormally rapid breathing rate.
b)
Tachypnea is a type of lung infection.
c)
Tachypnea refers to shallow breathing patterns.
d)
Tachypnea is a condition of slow breathing.
16.

What is bradypnea?

a)
Bradypnea is an abnormally slow breathing rate.
b)
Bradypnea is characterized by irregular breathing intervals.
c)
Bradypnea refers to shallow breathing patterns.
d)
Bradypnea is a condition of rapid breathing.
17.

What is apnea?

a)
Apnea is a state of deep sleep without dreams.
b)
Apnea is a condition where breathing stops temporarily.
c)
Apnea is a type of respiratory infection.
d)
Apnea refers to a chronic cough condition.
18.

What is hyperventilation?

a)
Hyperventilation is a condition caused by excessive carbon dioxide retention.
b)
Hyperventilation is slow and shallow breathing that increases carbon dioxide levels.
c)
Hyperventilation is a state of low oxygen levels in the blood.
d)
Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing that reduces carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
19.

What is dyspnea?

a)
Dyspnea is the sensation of difficult or labored breathing.
b)
Dyspnea refers to a heart condition.
c)
Dyspnea is the feeling of extreme fatigue.
d)
Dyspnea is a type of lung infection.
20.

What are Cheyne-Stokes respirations?

a)
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are a type of breathing that occurs only during sleep.
b)
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are a pattern of breathing with alternating periods of deep breaths and apnea.
c)
Cheyne-Stokes respirations involve consistent, rhythmic breathing patterns.
d)
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by rapid, shallow breathing.
21.

What is hemoptysis?

a)
Blood in sputum
b)

Greenish Phlegm

c)

Vomit

d)

A bloody nose

22.

What is pulse oximetry?

a)
Pulse oximetry is an invasive technique for blood sampling.
b)
Pulse oximetry is a method to measure heart rate variability.
c)
Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method to measure blood oxygen saturation.
d)
Pulse oximetry is a surgical procedure to enhance blood flow.
23.

Where is a pulse oximetry attached to?

a)

Finger

b)

Toe

c)

Earlobe

d)

Nose

e)

Forehead

24.

What is the flow rate?

a)
Flow rate is the pressure exerted by a fluid.
b)
Flow rate is the temperature of a fluid in motion.
c)
Flow rate is the density of a liquid measured in kg/m³.
d)
Flow rate is measured in units such as liters per second (L/s) or gallons per minute (GPM).
25.

What is flow rate measured in?

(a)  

26.

What is a tracheostomy?

a)
A tracheostomy is a breathing exercise performed by patients.
b)
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to allow direct access to the trachea for breathing.
c)
A tracheostomy is a type of medication for respiratory issues.
d)
A tracheostomy is a device used to filter air before it enters the lungs.
27.

Where are temperature sites?

a)

Oral

b)

Rectal/rectum

c)

Armpit/axillary

d)

Ear/tympanic membrane

e)

Forehead/temporal artery

28.

What should you ask before taking an oral temperature?

a)
Have you taken any medication recently?
b)

Have you eaten, drunk, smoked in the last 15 minutes?

c)
Did you sleep well last night?
d)
Are you feeling any pain or discomfort?
29.

What is the pulse?

a)
The pulse is the heartbeat felt through the arteries.
b)
The pulse is the flow of blood in the veins.
c)
The pulse is the sound of the heart beating.
d)
The pulse is a measure of blood pressure.
30.

What is the pulse rate?

a)
The pulse rate can vary from 80 to 120 beats per minute.
b)
The pulse rate is typically between 60 to 100 beats per minute for a resting adult.
c)
The pulse rate is usually around 40 to 60 beats per minute.
d)
The pulse rate is generally above 100 beats per minute for adults.
31.

What is a normal pulse rate for an adult?

(a)  

32.

How should you take someone's pulse when using your hand?

4 lines
33.

How to take apical pulse?

a)

Locate the apex of the heart at the fifth intercostal space with a stethescope and count the heartbeat.

b)
Check the pulse at the ankle and record the rate.
c)
Place your hand on the neck and measure the rhythm.
d)

Place the stethescope on the wrist and count the beats.

34.

What is a normal oral temperature?

(a)  

35.

What is respiration?

a)

Respiration is the intake of oxygen.

b)
Respiration is the process of photosynthesis in animals.
c)
Respiration is the breakdown of proteins into amino acids.
d)

Respiration is one inhalation and one expiration

36.

How many respirations per minute should a healthy adult have?

a)
12 to 20
b)

10-12

c)

16-20

d)

12-24

37.

What is blood pressure?

a)
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of blood vessels.
b)
Blood pressure is the amount of oxygen in the blood.
c)
Blood pressure is the volume of blood in the heart.
d)
Blood pressure is the speed of blood flow in arteries.
38.

What controls blood pressure?

a)
Heart rate, blood vessel resistance, blood volume, hormones, and nervous system activity.
b)
Genetic factors and age.
c)
Environmental conditions and altitude.
d)
Dietary choices and exercise habits.
39.

What is systolic pressure?

a)
Systolic pressure is the pressure in the veins during relaxation.
b)
Systolic pressure is the pressure in the heart chambers during diastole.
c)

Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at work.

d)
Systolic pressure is the average pressure in the arteries over time.
40.

What is diastolic pressure?

a)

Diastolic pressure is the arterial pressure when the heart is at rest.

b)
Diastolic pressure measures blood flow during exercise.
c)
Diastolic pressure is the pressure during heart contraction.
d)

Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at work

41.

What is normal systolic pressure range?

(a)  

42.

What is normal diastolic pressure range?

(a)  

43.

What is hypertension?

a)
Hypertension is a type of heart disease caused by low blood pressure.
b)
Hypertension refers to a temporary increase in heart rate during exercise.
c)
Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure is lower than normal.
d)
Hypertension is a condition characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure.
44.

What is low blood pressure?

a)
Low blood pressure is a state of having no blood flow in the body.
b)
Low blood pressure is a condition where blood pressure is higher than 120/80 mmHg.
c)
Low blood pressure is when blood pressure fluctuates between 80/50 and 90/60 mmHg.
d)
Low blood pressure is a condition where blood pressure is lower than 90/60 mmHg.
45.

What are vital signs?

a)
Vital signs are indicators of essential bodily functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature.
b)
Vital signs are indicators of mental health and emotional well-being.
c)
Vital signs refer to the levels of vitamins in the body.
d)
Vital signs are measurements of physical strength and endurance.
46.

How should you properly take blood pressure from the brachial pulse site?

a)
Position the patient, locate the brachial artery, apply the cuff, inflate, and listen for sounds.
b)
Have the patient lie down, locate the femoral artery, secure the cuff, release, and observe for movement.
c)
Place the patient upright, find the radial artery, wrap the cuff, deflate, and check for pulse.
d)
Position the patient seated, identify the carotid artery, attach the cuff, loosen, and monitor for breathing.
47.

What is bradycardia?

a)
Bradycardia is a slower than normal heart rate, usually below 60 beats per minute.
b)
Bradycardia is a type of heart disease characterized by high blood pressure.
c)
Bradycardia refers to an irregular heartbeat that varies in speed and rhythm.
d)
Bradycardia is a condition of rapid heart rate, exceeding 100 beats per minute.
48.

What is tachycardia?

a)
Tachycardia is a slow heart rate.
b)
Tachycardia is an abnormally fast heart rate.
c)
Tachycardia is a type of heart disease.
d)
Tachycardia is an irregular heartbeat.
49.

HYPER means ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Low
equal
more
50.

Which of the following best describes homeostasis?

a)

An ongoing process in living organisms that leads to an unbalanced, unstable system

b)

An ongoing process in living organisms that leads to a balanced, stable system

c)

A one-time occurrence that leads to an unbalanced, unstable system

d)

A one-time occurrence that leads to a balanced, stable system

51.

the area of the body where you take a carotid pulse is...

a)

the neck

b)

the groin area

c)

the wrist

d)

the inside of your elbow