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WorksheetsUnderstanding Vital Signs Review - PLTW
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which instrument is commonly used to measure body temperature?
Stethoscope
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer
Stopwatch
Where can body temperature be measured? (select all that apply)
Mouth
Armpit
Ear
Forehead
Elbow
Which type of thermometer is most commonly used in hospitals today?
Mercury thermometer
Digital thermometer
Alcohol thermometer
Infrared thermometer
What is the term for a body temperature above the normal range?
Hypothermia
Fever
Bradycardia
Tachypnea
Which of the following can affect body temperature readings?
Eating or drinking hot/cold foods
Physical activity
Time of day
All of the above
What is the normal pulse rate range for a healthy adolescent?
40-60 beats per minute
60-100 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
120-140 beats per minute
Which artery is most commonly used to check the pulse at the wrist?
Carotid artery
Radial artery
Femoral artery
Brachial artery
What is the medical term for a slow pulse rate?
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
Hypotension
Which of the following can increase pulse rate?
Exercise
Sleep
Relaxation
Meditation
How is pulse rate measured?
Counting heartbeats for 1 minute
Measuring blood pressure
Using a thermometer
Counting breaths per minute
What is the normal respiration rate for a healthy adolescent?
8-12 breaths per minute
12-20 breaths per minute
20-30 breaths per minute
30-40 breaths per minute
Which organ is primarily responsible for respiration?
Heart
Lungs
Liver
Kidneys
What is the term for rapid breathing?
Bradycardia
Tachypnea
Hypotension
Hyperthermia
Which of the following can cause an increase in respiration rate?
Exercise
Sleeping
Relaxation
Eating
How is respiration rate measured?
Counting breaths for 1 minute
Measuring blood pressure
Using a thermometer
Counting heartbeats for 1 minute
Which of the following is a factor that can increase body temperature?
Infection
Cold weather
Sleeping
Drinking cold water
Which of the following can lower body temperature?
Fever
Exposure to cold
Exercise
Eating spicy food
Which age group generally has a higher body temperature?
Infants
Adults
Elderly
Teenagers
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
Body temperature
Pulse rate
Respiration rate
Height
What are the four main vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
Height, weight, vision, hearing
Blood sugar, cholesterol, temperature, pulse
Pulse, respiration, blood sugar, weight
Why are vital signs important? (select all that apply)
They help diagnose diseases
They show how well the body is functioning
They are used to measure intelligence
They are used to indicate how tall you will be
Which vital sign is measured using a sphygmomanometer?
Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Respiration rate
Body temperature
What is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adolescent?
100/70 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
85/40 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
What does the top number in a blood pressure reading represent?
Diastolic pressure
Systolic pressure
Pulse rate
Respiration rate
What does the bottom number in a blood pressure reading represent?
Diastolic pressure
Systolic pressure
Pulse rate
Respiration rate
What are the alveoli?
What is hypothermia?
What is hyperthermia?
