Vital Signs

Question 1

Normal resting heart rate

Answer 1

60 to 100 beats per minute

Question 2

Normal body temperature

Answer 2

from 97.8° F (36.5°C) to 99°F (37.2°C) for a healthy adult.

Question 3

Normal Bp

Answer 3

Systolic lower than 120 mm Hg, diastolic lower than 80 mm Hg

Question 4

Hypertension ?

Answer 4

systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or more

diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or more

Question 5

Hypotension?

Answer 5

readings lower than 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg diastolic.

Question 6

Normal resting respiratory rate

Answer 6

10 to 20 breaths per minute

Question 7

Tachypnea

Answer 7

any rapid breathing

Question 8

Bradypnea

Answer 8

abnormally slow breathing

Question 9

Hyperpnea

Answer 9

Is increased depth of breathing

Question 10

Diagnostic Procedure

Answer 10

1.clinical examination (medical history, signs & symptoms)
2.Requesting the appropriate test (usually start with the simplest and cheapest)
3.Collecting the specimens/referring the patient for testing
4.Specimen analysis (central labs)
5.Interpreting test results
6.Taking appropriate action (medication, surgery, further tests, etc)