WK 1 Quiz: Vital Signs

Question 1

A patient with a pulse rate of 120 beats per minute is considered which of the following?

Answer 1

Tachycardic

Question 2

The method of taking blood pressure by using a stethoscope to listen to the characteristic sounds produced is called:

Answer 2

auscultation

Question 3

The first set of vital sign measurements obtained are often referred to as which of the following?

Answer 3

Baseline vital signs

Question 4

An oxygen saturation of 97% is considered which of the following?

Answer 4

Normal

Question 5

Vital signs should be reassessed every ________ minutes for a stable patient.

Answer 5

15

Question 6

The term cyanotic is used when the patient’s skin color is noted to be which of the following characteristics?

Answer 6

Blue-gray

Question 7

Which of the following is the BEST way to assess a patient’s skin temperature?

Answer 7

Place the back of your hand against the patient’s forehead.

Question 8

What is the normal response of the pupils when exposed to bright light?

Answer 8

Constriction

Question 9

What are the three ways to take blood pressure?

Answer 9

Palpation, auscultation, and blood pressure monitor

Question 10

The device that uses light waves to measure oxygen saturation (SpO2) is called a(n):

Answer 10

pulse oximeter