Vital Signs

Question 1

When should you assess vital signs?

Answer 1

1. Admission
2. Change in condition or loss of consciousness
3. Surgery or invasive procedure (before and after)
4. Ambulation (before and after)
5. Medication (before)

Question 2

Normal Oral Temp

Answer 2

98.6 F

Question 3

Normal rectal temp

Answer 3

99.5 F (most accurate)

Question 4

Normal axillary temp

Answer 4

97.7 F

Question 5

Normal tympanic temp

Answer 5

99.5 F

Question 6

Normal forehead temp

Answer 6

94.0 F

Question 7

What regulates pulse?

Answer 7

Autonomic Nervous System

Question 8

What part of the ANS raises HR?

Answer 8

Sympathetic stimulation

Question 9

What part of the ANS lowers HR?

Answer 9

Parasympathetic stimulation

Question 10

What is the normal pulse range for adolescents and adults?

Answer 10

60-100 bpm

Question 11

Characteristics of Peripheral Pulse

Answer 11

Rate (BPM)
Amplitude and quality (strong or weak)
Rhythm
Volume ejected with each heartbeat (SV)

Question 12

Which pulse site is located on the inside of the elbow?

Answer 12

Brachial pulse

Question 13

Which pulse site is located on either side of the neck?

Answer 13

Carotid pulse

Question 14

Which pulse is located on the side of the head (between ear and forehead)?

Answer 14

Temporal pulse

Question 15

Which pulse site is located on the wrist?

Answer 15

Radial pulse

Question 16

Which pulse site is located near the groin?

Answer 16

Femoral pulse

Question 17

Which pulse site is located behind the knee?

Answer 17

Popliteal pulse

Question 18

Which pulse site is located on the outside of the ankle?

Answer 18

Dorsalis pedis pulse

Question 19

Which pulse site is located on the inside of the ankle?

Answer 19

Posterior tibial pulse

Question 20

Ventilation

Answer 20

Movement of air in and out of the lungs

Question 21

Diffusion

Answer 21

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli of the lungs and the circulating blood

Question 22

Perfusion

Answer 22

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the circulating blood and tissue cells

Question 23

What is the most powerful respiratory stimulant?

Answer 23

Increase in carbon dioxide

Question 24

Eupnea

Answer 24

Normal, unlabored respiration; 12-20 breaths/minute

Question 25

Tachypnea

Answer 25

Increased respiratory rate

Question 26

Bradypnea

Answer 26

Decreased respiratory rate

Question 27

Apnea

Answer 27

Periods of no breathing

Question 28

What denotes the systolic pressure when taking manual BP?

Answer 28

Pressure at which the first heart sound returns

Question 29

What denotes the diastolic pressure when taking manual BP?

Answer 29

Change or complete cessation of sound

Question 30

Normal BP

Answer 30

120/80 mmHg