NSTP 1: HEALTH PROGRAM : VITAL SIGNS

Question 1

are measurements of the body’s basic functions that are essential for life.

Answer 1

vital signs

Question 2

Vital signs

Answer 2

body temperature
blood pressure
heart rate rate
respiratory rate

Question 3

refers to the internal heat of the body, which is regulated by the hypothalamus in the brain.

Answer 3

Body temperature

Question 4

( t or f)

The normal body temperature for humans is around 37°C (98F), but it can vary depending on factors
such as age, time of day, and physical activity.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Ways To Measure Body Temperature

Answer 5

Oral Temperature
Axillary Temperature
Rectal Temperature
Tympanic Temperature
Temporal Temperature

Question 6

35˚C below

Answer 6

Hypothermia

Question 7

40°C above

Answer 7

Hyperthermia

Question 8

is a measure of the force that blood exerts on the walls of your arteries as it flows through them.

Answer 8

Blood pressure

Question 9

It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and
consists of two numbers: systolic and diastolic.

Answer 9

Blood pressure

Question 10

Normal adult systolic pressure

Answer 10

115-120mmHg

Question 11

is 75-80mmHg

Answer 11

Normal adult diastolic pressure

Question 12

Normal blood pressure is

Answer 12

120/80 mmHg

Question 13

Way To Measure Blood Pressure
Sphygmomanometer

Answer 13

Aneroid
Digital

Question 14

(t or f)

Hypertension = 140/90
Hypotension = 90/60

Answer 14

true

Question 15

is the process that occurs when oxygen is inhaled into the lungs, and expelled as carbon dioxide.

Answer 15

Respiration

Question 16

is an automatic process and does not require conscious effort.

Answer 16

Normal respiration

Question 17

(t or f)

Average respiratory rates by age:
Infants: 30-60 breaths
Children: 20-30 breaths
Adults over 18: 12-20 breaths

Answer 17

true

Question 18

(t or f)

Tachypnea = 30breaths
Bradypnea = 10breaths

Answer 18

true

Question 19

The measurement of the heart rate the number of times the heart beats per minute.

Answer 19

Pulse Rate

Question 20

should be between 60 to 100 beats per minute, but it
can vary from minute to minute.

Answer 20

Normal Pulse Rate

Question 21

(t or f’
Females ages 12 and older, in general, tend to have
faster heart rates than do males.

Answer 21

true

Question 22

(t or f)

Athletes, such as runners, who
do a lot of cardiovascular
conditioning, may have heart
rates near 40 beats per minute
and experience no problems.

Answer 22

true

Question 23

(t or f)
Tachycardia = 100 bpm
Bradycardia = 60 bpm

Answer 23

true

Question 24

Common Pulse Points

Answer 24

Apical Pulse
Brachial Pulse
Carotid Pulse
Radial Pulse
Temporal Pulse