#1
Which vital sign provides information about the efficiency of breathing?
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#2
What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?
90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
100/70 mmHg to 140/90 mmHg
120/80 mmHg to 160/100 mmHg
80/50 mmHg to 110/70 mmHg
#3
Which vital sign is NOT routinely assessed using a stethoscope?
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Temperature
#4
What does the 'P' stand for in the acronym 'PQRST' used in cardiac assessment?
Pain
Pulse
Pressure
Perfusion
#5
What is the term for an abnormally low body temperature?
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Hypertension
Hypoxemia
#6
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Eye opening
Motor response
Verbal response
Pupil size
#7
Which of the following methods is used to assess body temperature invasively?
Oral thermometer
Axillary thermometer
Rectal thermometer
Temporal artery thermometer
#8
What is the purpose of assessing capillary refill time?
To assess heart function
To assess oxygenation
To assess circulation
To assess hydration status
#9
Which of the following is considered a late sign of shock?
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Cool, clammy skin
Increased urine output
#10
What is the primary purpose of assessing oxygen saturation?
To assess lung function
To assess cardiac output
To assess tissue oxygenation
To assess hydration status
#11
What is the purpose of assessing the level of consciousness in a patient?
To determine cardiac output
To assess neurological function
To assess hydration status
To determine oxygen saturation
#12
Which of the following factors can affect blood pressure?
Body position
Time of day
Emotional state
All of the above
#13
What is the common range for normal resting heart rate in adults?
50 to 80 beats per minute
60 to 100 beats per minute
70 to 120 beats per minute
80 to 140 beats per minute
#14
Which term refers to the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels?
Pulse pressure
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Mean arterial pressure
#15
What is the term for an abnormal increase in respiratory rate and depth?
Apnea
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Dyspnea
#16
What is the term for a blood pressure reading that is consistently above normal?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypoxemia
#17
What is the term for the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Mean arterial pressure
Pulse pressure