Vital Signs

Question 1

What are vital signs?

Answer 1

measurements - temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure - that monitor the functioning of the vital organs of the body

Question 2

Oral Temp.

Answer 2

97.6 - 99.6

Question 3

Rectal Temp.

Answer 3

98.6 - 100.6

Question 4

Axillary Temp.

Answer 4

96.6 - 98.6

Question 5

Tympanic Temp.

Answer 5

96.6-99.7

Question 6

Forehead (Temporal Artery) Temp.

Answer 6

97.2 - 100.1

Question 7

What kind of temperature is considered to be the most accurate?

Answer 7

Rectal

Question 8

Normal Pulse Rate

Answer 8

60-100 beats per minute

Question 9

Normal Respiratory Rate

Answer 9

12-20 respirations per minute

Question 10

Normal BP

Answer 10

Systolic: 90-119 mm Hg
Diastolic: 60- 79 mm Hg

Question 11

Low BP (Hypotensive)

Answer 11

Systolic: Below 90 mm Hg
Diastolic: Below 60 mm Hg

Question 12

Elevated BP

Answer 12

Systolic: 120-129 mm Hg
Diastolic: Less than 80 mm Hg

Question 13

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer 13

Systolic: 130-139 mm Hg
Diastolic: 80-89 mm Hg

Question 14

Stage 2 hypertension

Answer 14

Systolic: At or over mm 140 Hg
Diastolic: At or over mm 90 Hg

Question 15

Hypertensive crisis

Answer 15

Systolic: Over 180 mm Hg
Diastolic: Over 120 mm Hg

Question 16

Systolic Pressure (Systole)

Answer 16

The heart contracts and pushes blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body.

Question 17

Diastolic Pressure (Diastole)

Answer 17

The heart relaxes.

Question 18

What is blood pressure measured with?

Answer 18

A sphygmomanometer (manual or digital)