Tools, Equipment, and Paraphernalia for Taking Vital Signs

Question 1

This is an apparatus used to measure the pressure of the blood in an artery.

Answer 1

Sphygmomanometer

Question 2

This type consists of a cuff, a stethoscope, a valve, and a gauge

Answer 2

Aneroid sphygmomanometer

Question 3

This blood pressure monitoring apparatus is mercury-free, and it consists of a cuff applied with one hand for testing, a stethoscope, and a valve that inflates and deflates automatically, with the data displayed on the LCD screen.

Answer 3

Digital sphygmomanometer

Question 4

This blood pressure monitoring apparatus is a mercury-based unit

Answer 4

Mercurial sphygmomanometer

Question 5

used for listening to the sounds of heartbeat, respiration of the lungs, etc

Answer 5

Stethoscope

Question 6

This is an instrument for measuring body temperature.

Answer 6

Thermometer

Question 7

It is a transparent glass instrument about 11 centimeters in length, with a number column inside, that shows a range of temperature where the mercury moves along the column

Answer 7

Clinical thermometer

Question 8

It is a nonmercurial thermometer that is easy to use. Similar to a clinical thermometer, its pointed end can be inserted under the tongue, under the armpit, or inside the anus.

Answer 8

Digital thermometer

Question 9

This instrument has a protruding tip that is placed inside the ear.

Answer 9

Ear digital thermometer

Question 10

This type of thermometer uses infrared technology to measure one’s temperature without the need for physical contact.

Answer 10

Noncontact forehead thermometer