Vital Signs

Question 1

What does TPR stand for?

Answer 1

Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration

Question 2

What does SOAPS stand for?

Answer 2

S) History
O) Observation/ measurements
A) Assessments
P) Plan

Question 3

What is the order of obtainment of vital signs?

Answer 3

Least to most invasive

Question 4

What is the order of obtainment of vital signs?

Answer 4

1. Respiration
2. Pulse
3. Temperature

Question 5

Respiration is what type of value?

Answer 5

Observational value

Question 6

What is the mucus membrane color for a cat?

Answer 6

Pale pink to pink

Question 7

What is the mucus membrane color for a dog?

Answer 7

Pink

Question 8

What is the capillary refill time for a cat and dog?

Answer 8

1 to 2 seconds

Question 9

What is the heart rate for a dog that is less than 30 pounds?

Answer 9

80 to 140 bpm

Question 10

What is the heart rate for a dog that is more than 30 pounds?

Answer 10

50 to 110 bpm

Question 11

What is the heart rate for a cat?

Answer 11

160 to 220 bpm

Question 12

What is the two meanings of BPM?

Answer 12

1. Beats per minute
2. Breaths per minute

Question 13

What is the respiratory rate for a dog?

Answer 13

10 to 30 bpm

Question 14

What is the respiratory rate for a cat?

Answer 14

20 to 30 bpm

Question 15

What is the rectal temperature for a dog and cat?

Answer 15

100.5 to 102.5, anything over 103 is concerning

Question 16

What are you checking (other than the color) in the mouth?