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WorksheetsVital Signs: Overview, Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which statement best explains why vital signs are routinely monitored?
They mainly confirm a patient’s identity and age
They record daily habits like diet and sleep patterns
They reflect core body functions and health status
They serve only to document insurance information
What is the typical normal body temperature range for a healthy adult?
96°F to 98°F (35.6°C to 36.7°C)
99°F to 101°F (37.2°C to 38.3°C)
97°F to 99°F (36.1°C to 37.2°C)
95°F to 97°F (35.0°C to 36.1°C)
Which site provides the most accurate measure of core body temperature?
Tympanic measurement in the ear
Axillary measurement in the armpit
Oral measurement under the tongue
Rectal measurement for core body temperature
Which term refers to maintaining stable internal conditions such as temperature and fluid balance?
Homeostasis in the body’s internal environment
Bradycardia with slow heart rate
Arrhythmia with irregular rhythm
Tachypnea with rapid breathing
A 16-year-old’s pulse is counted for 15 seconds. Which method gives an accurate beats-per-minute value?
Add ten to the 15-second count
Multiply the 15-second count by six
Divide the 15-second count by four
Multiply the 15-second count by four
Which pulse site is most commonly used to assess pulse in adults and children?
Radial artery at the wrist
Brachial artery near the elbow
Carotid artery in the neck
Femoral artery in the groin
What is the normal adult pulse range in beats per minute (bpm)?
60 to 100 bpm at rest
80 to 120 bpm at rest
40 to 60 bpm at rest
100 to 120 bpm at rest
Infants typically have pulse rates that are
Equal to adults’ resting pulse
Higher than adults’ resting pulse
Unrelated to adults’ resting pulse
Lower than adults’ resting pulse
Which factor is most likely to increase a person’s pulse rate temporarily?
Adequate hydration
Cool room temperature
Fasting reducing calorie intake
Exercise raising heart activity
Which statement correctly describes respiration rate for healthy adults?
20 to 30 breaths per minute
6 to 12 breaths per minute
12 to 20 breaths per minute
10 to 18 breaths per minute
Which observation is part of assessing breathing besides counting breaths?
Assess pupil reaction to light
Note rate, rhythm, and effort
Measure blood glucose level
Record capillary refill time
Which factor commonly affects respiration rate during daily activities?
Activity level like exercise
Hair color and style
Eye color and vision
Handedness preference
A student measures an infant’s pulse. Which site is preferred for infants?
Brachial artery for infants
Radial artery for infants
Carotid artery for infants
Popliteal artery for infants
Counting breaths for 10 seconds and multiplying by six is used to calculate
Blood pressure in mmHg
Oxygen saturation percentage
Body temperature in Celsius
Respiration rate per minute
Which term best matches an abnormally slow heart rate in an adult?
Bradycardia indicates slow heart rate
Tachycardia indicates slow heart rate
Apnea indicates slow heart rate
Dyspnea indicates slow heart rate
Which statement best describes systolic blood pressure in a reading like 120/80 mmHg?
Pressure during heart contraction phase
Pressure only in the brachial artery
Pressure during heart relaxation phase
Average pressure across one heartbeat
What is the normal adult diastolic blood pressure range in mmHg?
80 to 100 mmHg
100 to 120 mmHg
60 to 80 mmHg
40 to 60 mmHg
Which device directly detects Korotkoff sounds during manual blood pressure measurement?
Digital thermometer
ECG electrode pads
Stethoscope chestpiece
Pulse oximeter probe
Arrange the initial steps for manual blood pressure measurement correctly.
Inflate cuff, locate artery, deflate slowly
Deflate slowly, place cuff, inflate cuff
Place cuff, inflate cuff, locate artery
Locate brachial artery, place cuff snugly
Which factor is most likely to acutely raise blood pressure during a reading?
Recent exercise session
Cold room temperature
Adequate sleep last night
High-fiber breakfast
SpO2 represents which of the following?
Total oxygen delivered per minute
Serum oxygen dissolved in plasma
Carbon dioxide expelled by lungs
Oxygen molecules bound to hemoglobin
A pulse oximeter commonly provides SpO2 and which additional measurement?
Blood glucose level
Pulse rate reading
Core body temperature
Respiratory rate count
During a pupil reflex test, what is a normal response when light is shone into an eye?
Pupil size stays unchanged
Pupil flickers irregularly
Pupil dilates noticeably
Pupil constricts promptly
Which finding could indicate a neurological or eye problem during pupil assessment?
Symmetric brisk constriction
Immediate consensual response
Sluggish or absent reaction
Equal round pupils bilaterally
In the acronym P.E.A.R.L., what does the letter L stand for?
Light reactive pupils
Left eye dominance
Lens clarity intact
Reactive to light
