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WorksheetsPer Vital Signs Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
Blood pressure
Blood glucose
Cholesterol level
Body mass index
What is the normal range for adult body temperature in degrees Celsius?
35.0∘ to 36.0∘
36.5∘ to 37.5∘
38.0∘ to 39.0∘
34.0∘ to 35.0∘
Which instrument is commonly used to measure blood pressure?
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Pulse oximeter
What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
40–60 beats per minute
60–100 beats per minute
100–120 beats per minute
120–140 beats per minute
Which vital sign is measured using a pulse oximeter?
Respiratory rate
Oxygen saturation
Blood pressure
Body temperature
What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate (breaths per minute)?
8–12
12–20
20–28
28–36
Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Pt address
Respiratory rate
Which is a low body temperature called?
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Hypothermia
Tachypnea
What is the normal range for adult systolic blood pressure (in mmHg)?
90–120
120–140
140–160
160–180
Which vital sign is most likely to change rapidly in response to pain or anxiety?
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Body temperature
Oxygen saturation
A patient’s blood pressure is measured at 150/95 mmHg. What does this indicate?
Hypotension
Normal blood pressure
Hypertension
Bradycardia
A nurse finds a patient’s oxygen saturation is 88% . What should the nurse consider first?
The patient is within normal limits
The patient may be hypoxic and needs further assessment
The patient’s blood pressure is high
The patient’s temperature is low
A patient’s respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. What could this suggest?
Normal breathing
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Apnea
What is high blood pressure called?
Hypothermia
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Hyperoxia
A patient’s heart rate is 45 beats per minute. What is the correct term for this condition?
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
Hypertension
A nurse measures a patient’s blood pressure using the wrong cuff size. What is a possible consequence?
Accurate reading
False high or low reading
No effect on reading
Reading will always be low
A patient’s vital signs are: temperature 36.8∘ C, heart rate 72 bpm, respiratory rate 16 bpm, blood pressure 118/78 mmHg, oxygen saturation 97% . What is the best interpretation?
All vital signs are within normal limits
The patient is hypoxic
The patient is febrile
The patient is hypertensive
What is the thing called to take a blood pressure?
Orthostatic hypotension
Syphygnomenometer
Tachycardia
Hyperthermia
A patient’s respiratory rate is 8 breaths per minute. What should the healthcare provider do first?
Document as normal
Assess for signs of respiratory depression
Increase oxygen flow
Ignore the result
A patient’s temperature is 35.2∘ C. What is the most appropriate term for this finding?
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Pyrexia
Normothermia
