Vital Signs Quiz

Question 1

What is the normal heart rate for an adult?

Answer 1

60 - 100 beats per minute

Question 2

Temperatures exceeding 105F has potential to do what?

Answer 2

Damage normal body cells

Question 3

What is the normal Blood Pressure for the adult?

Answer 3

120/80

Question 4

The lowest body temperature reading occurs between what hours?

Answer 4

2 hours before you wake up.

Question 5

Where are the landmarks for obtaining the apical pulse?

Answer 5

nipples

Question 6

What is tachycardia?

Answer 6

abnormally fast heart rate

Question 7

Define a thready pulse.

Answer 7

rapid pulse that feels like a fire mobile thread under palp finger

Question 8

What is a blood pressure below normal called?

Answer 8

hypotension

Question 9

What is a normal respiration for an adult?

Answer 9

12- 20

Question 10

What is the name of the sheet that vital signs are recorded on

Answer 10

flow sheet

Question 11

Describe the systolic pressure

Answer 11

bp when the heart is contracting

Question 12

convert 67 inches to ft and inches.

Answer 12

5’7’’

Question 13

Where is the brachial ante cubital fossa located?

Answer 13

between arm and forearm

Question 14

when does a person receive a diagnosis of hypertension?

Answer 14

when b/p is greater than 130/80

Question 15

where is the radial pulse located and how do you obtain in?

Answer 15

lateral of the wrist

Question 16

What is a pulse deficit?

Answer 16

deficit between 2 nurses, min. difference in bp

Question 17

when is the best time to measure vital signs?

Answer 17

at rest

Question 18

what is the name of the pulse found behind the knee?

Answer 18

popliteal

Question 19

what is the most accessible and acceptable site for measuring core body temperature?

Answer 19

rectum.

Question 20

how far above the antecubital space should the end of the blood pressure cuff sit?

Answer 20

1/2 to 2 inches

Question 21

if the blood pressure cuff is too small what type of reading will you receive?

Answer 21

inaccurate high b/p

Question 22

what is the disadvantage of using an electronic device to obtain the blood pressure ?

Answer 22

wrong reading if the battery is low

Question 23

what are korotkoff sounds?

Answer 23

blood flow sounds

Question 24

what is frequently the first sign of illness?

Answer 24

fever