Vital Signs

Question 1

Vital Signs are… (4)

Answer 1

Temperature (T)
Pulse (P)
Respiration (R)
Blood Pressure (BP)

Question 2

Ways to Take a Temperature (5)

Answer 2

tympanic - in the ear
axillary(ax) – in the armpit
rectal(R) - in the rectum
oral – in the mouth 
temporal artery – forehead

Question 3

ORAL Temperature
Average
&
Normal Range

Answer 3

98. 6 F

97. 6 to 99.6 F

Question 4

RECTAL Temperature
Average
&
Normal Range

Answer 4

99. 6 F

98. 6 to 100.6 F

Question 5

AXILLARY Temperature
Average
&
Normal Range

Answer 5

97. 6 F

96. 6 to 98.6 F

Question 6

TYMPANIC Temperature
Average
&
Normal Range

Answer 6

98. 6 F

98. 6 F

Question 7

TEMPORAL Temperature
Average
&
Normal Range

Answer 7

99. 6 F

99. 6 F

Question 8

Blood Pressure
(top number)
(bottom number)

Answer 8

Systolic

Diastolic

Question 9

What is an abnormal BP?

Answer 9

Above 140/90 or below 100/60

Question 10

Pulse Points (6)

Answer 10

Radial
Brachial
Popliteal
Pedal 
Temporal
Carotid

Question 11

Location of Pulse Point

RADIAL

Answer 11

at the wrist, closest to the resident’s thumb. this is the most commonplace to take a pulse.

Question 12

Location of Pulse Point

BRACHIAL

Answer 12

inside the elbow, 1-1 1/2 inches above the elbow.

Question 13

Location of Pulse Point

POPLITEAL

Answer 13

back of the knees

Question 14

Location of Pulse Point

PEDAL

Answer 14

at the feet

Question 15

Location of Pulse Point

TEMPORAL

Answer 15

at the temple

Question 16

Location of Pulse Point

CAROTID

Answer 16

on both sides of the neck. this is taken during CPR and other emergencies.

Question 17

What is The Normal Respiration Rate?

Answer 17

14-20 per 60 seconds