Vital Signs Check Off

Question 1

What are the vital signs?

Answer 1

1. Temperature
2. Pulse
3. Respirations
4. Blood Pressure
   (5. pain)

Question 2

What are the different ways to take temperature?

Answer 2

oral, axillary, rectal, tympanic, temporal artery

Question 3

What is the body’s normal temperature?

Answer 3

98.6 degrees F

Question 4

How do you find a pulse?

Answer 4

1. use pads of 2-3 fingers

2. count rhythm for 30 seconds an multiply by 2 (if regular) count for full minute if irregular

Question 5

What are the characteristics of a pulse?

Answer 5

1. Rate
2. Rhythm
3. Force

Question 6

What is the normal rate of respirations in an adult?

Answer 6

10-20

Question 7

How is BP reported?

Answer 7

systolic/diastolic