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WorksheetsHealth and Vital Signs Review Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 39mins
What is the normal range for body temperature in Fahrenheit?
95.0-96.8
97.8-99.1
100.4-102.0
98.6-100.0
What does the term 'Bradycardia' refer to?
Fast heart rate
Slow heart rate
High blood pressure
Low oxygen saturation
Which pulse is located at the wrist?
Apical Pulse
Brachial Pulse
Radial Pulse
Carotid Pulse
What is the normal range for pulse rate in beats per minute?
(a)
What does 'Hypotension' mean?
Irregular heartbeat
High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
What is the normal range for oxygen saturation in the blood?
(a)
What does the term 'Apnea' refer to?
Slow breathing
Deep breathing
No breathing
Fast breathing
What is the top number in a blood pressure reading called?
Diastolic Pressure
Systolic Pressure
Baseline Pressure
Pulse Pressure
What does the prefix 'Hyper-' mean?
Low
Normal
High
Slow
What is the normal range for respiratory rate in breaths per minute?
(a)
Which pulse is located at the neck?
Apical Pulse
Carotid Pulse
Radial Pulse
Brachial Pulse
What does the term 'Tachypnea' refer to?
Fast breathing
Shallow breathing
Slow breathing
No breathing
What does the term 'Chronic Pain' refer to?
Intermittent pain
Short-term pain
Long-lasting pain
Sudden pain
What does the term 'Baseline' refer to in healthcare?
A person's normal state
A high blood pressure reading
A low oxygen saturation level
An abnormal heart rate
What does the suffix '-thermia' refer to?
Temperature
Oxygen
Breathing
Pressure
What does the term 'Effort' refer to in breathing assessment?
Pattern of breathing
Depth of breathing
Rate of breathing
Ease or difficulty of breathing
What does the term 'Acute Pain' refer to?
Intermittent pain
Chronic pain
Short-term, sharp pain
Long-lasting pain
What does the term 'Hypothermia' refer to?
High body temperature
Low body temperature
Normal body temperature
Irregular body temperature
What does the term 'Bradypnea' refer to?
Shallow breathing
No breathing
Slow breathing
Fast breathing
What is the numerical range of the standard patient pain scale?
(a)
What does the term 'Normo-' mean?
Fast
Normal
Low
High
What does the term 'Hypertension' refer to?
High blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
Low blood pressure
Diabetes
What does the term 'Apical Pulse' refer to?
Heartbeat heard at the apex of the heart
Pulse at the elbow crease
Pulse at the neck
Pulse at the wrist
What does the term 'Rhythm' refer to in heart rate assessment?
Rate of heartbeat
Ease of breathing
Regular or irregular heartbeat
Depth of breathing
What does the term 'Depth' refer to in breathing assessment?
Rate of breathing
Ease of breathing
Shallow, normal, or deep breathing
Pattern of breathing
What does the term 'Subjective' mean in healthcare?
Based on imaging results
Based on physical examination
Based on medical tests
Based on patient reports
What does the suffix '-cardia' refer to?
Oxygen
Breathing
Heart
Pressure
What does the term 'Abnormal' mean in healthcare?
Outside the normal range
Baseline for a person
Within the normal range
Expected healthy range
What does the term 'Diastolic Pressure' refer to?
Baseline pressure
Pressure when the heart pumps
Pressure when the heart relaxes
Pulse pressure
What is the most important indicator of health of the body?
(a)
Which of the following is true of vital signs?
Vital signs are the only indicators of a patient's health.
You will rarely need to measure a patient's vital signs.
Measurement of pain isn't necessary if you have already measured the patient's vital signs.
It is critical you know how to measure vital signs accurately.
What are the four main vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, size of pupils, and respirations
Consciousness, temperature, pulse, and respirations
Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
Temperature, pain, pulse, and blood pressure
Which artery is palpated to locate the brachial artery for blood pressure measurement?
Femoral artery
Brachial artery
Carotid artery
Radial artery
What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?
(a)
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
Which temperature measurement method is considered the most accurate?
Oral
Rectal
Tympanic Membrane
Temporal Artery
Which behavior violates professional boundaries?
Keeping patient information private
Asking permission before touching
Sharing patient stories on social media
Wearing the wrong PPE
You should use your thumb to check a pulse
False
True
Blood pressure cuffs come in different sizes for accuracy?
True
False
Which action can cause an inaccurate blood pressure reading? Select all that apply.
Patient sitting quietly
Feet flat on the floor
Arm supported at heart level
Cuff too small
When taking a radial pulse, your fingers should be placed?
Lighting on the wrist below the ring finger
Lightly on the wrist below the thumb
Lightly on the wrist near the middle finger
Lightly on the wrist near the bone
If someone has a airborne illness, what ppe would you put on before going in the room?
(a)
Which behavior shows professionalism in healthcare?
Being late to work
Talking about patients with friends
Using your phone during patient care
Respecting patient privacy
If a patient’s blood pressure is 90/60, this is considered?
High Diabetes
Hypotension
Fast pulse
Hypertension
Respiration should be counted while the patient knows you are watching. True/False
(a)
You’ve just finished taking vital signs on one patient and are about to see the next. What is the most important step you should take before using the machine again?
(a)
Can you just grab any N95 mask before going in to see a patient?
No, N95 masks are only used in emergencies
Yes, as long as it looks clean
No, you must use an N95 mask that you have been fit-tested for
Yes, any N95 mask will work
A 68-year-old patient reports feeling dizzy.
Temperature: 99.1°F
Heart Rate: 48 bpm
Respiratory Rate: 14 breaths/min
Blood Pressure: 90/58 mmHg
How would you classify these vital signs?
Normal
Abnormal due to fever only
Abnormal due to bradycardia and hypotension
Normal for older adults
A 25-year-old patient comes in for a routine check-up.
Temperature: 98.6°F
Heart Rate: 72 bpm
Respiratory Rate: 16 breaths/min
Blood Pressure: 118/76 mmHg
The patient vitals are within normal range
Which action best shows respect toward a patient?
What device do you use to check someone’s oxygen saturation?
A 5-year-old child comes in with a cough and fever.
Temperature: 101.8°F
Heart Rate: 120 bpm
Respiratory Rate: 30 breaths/min
Blood Pressure: 92/60 mmHg
Are these vital signs normal or abnormal?
(a)
In what order should you don personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering a patient’s room?
Goggles
Drag and drop the steps into the correct order for doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) before leaving a patient’s room.
Gloves
Gown
Goggle
Mask
Which one of the following scenarios violates HIPAA rights?
Talking about a patient’s diagnosis in a public elevator where others can hear
Which of the following blood pressure readings are Hypertensive?
(Select all that apply.)
118/76 mmHg
148/92 mmHg
90/58 mmHg
120/78 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
Which of the following blood pressure readings are Hypotensive?
(Select all that apply.)
80/50 mmHg
100/70 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
90/60 mmHg
Select all respiratory rates that are considered low for a healthy adult.
(Select all that apply.)
10
8
14
6
Select all respiratory rates that are considered high for a healthy adult.
(Select all that apply.)
12
26
16
22
What is the first thing you should do before and after interacting with a patient?
(a)
