Vital Signs

Question 1

Normal bp range for adults

Answer 1

100/60 to 140/80

Question 2

Normal adult Respiratory rate

Answer 2

12-20

Question 3

Normal pulse rate for adults

Answer 3

60-100 bpm

Question 4

Order of blood draw

Answer 4

Yellow, red, red/gray, blue, lavender, green, pink, gray

Question 5

Test assesses the rate at which erythrocytes settle out of anticoagulated blood in one hour

Answer 5

ESR erythrocytes sedimentation rate

Question 6

Test determined level of hemoglobin in the blood. Normal values 14-16.5 gd/l for males 12-15 for females

Answer 6

Hemoglobin

Question 7

Test shows red blood cell mass. Normal values include 42% to 52. In males and 35-47% in women

Answer 7

Hematocrit

Question 8

Function in hemoglobin transport which assist with oxygen delivery to organs and body tissues

Answer 8

Red blood cells RBCs

Question 9

Function as an immune defense system

Answer 9

White blood cells

Question 10

Basic radiograph performed in most medical offices

Answer 10

X ray

Question 11

Insertion of a catheter into the patients artery or vein so the dye and X-ray viewing can be used for diagnostic purposes

Answer 11

Angiogram

Question 12

Detailed radiograph that permits cross sectional views of a body region acquired as a camera rotates around the patient

Answer 12

CT scan (computed tomography)

Question 13

Combination of nonionizing radiation and a magnetic field that permits examination of internal body structure

Answer 13

MRI magnetic resonance imaging

Question 14

Use of high frequency inaudible sound waves to produce images based on echoes

Answer 14

Ultrasound