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Assessment of Vital Signs and Patient Condition Quiz

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#1

Which vital sign provides information about the efficiency of breathing?

Respiratory rate
Explanation

Indicator of breathing efficiency.

#2

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
Explanation

Typical blood pressure range.

#3

Which vital sign is NOT routinely assessed using a stethoscope?

Temperature
Explanation

Not assessed with a stethoscope.

#4

What does the 'P' stand for in the acronym 'PQRST' used in cardiac assessment?

Pain
Explanation

Component of cardiac assessment acronym.

#5

What is the term for an abnormally low body temperature?

Hypothermia
Explanation

Abnormally low body temperature.

#6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

Pupil size
Explanation

Not a component of GCS.

#7

Which of the following methods is used to assess body temperature invasively?

Rectal thermometer
Explanation

Invasive method for temperature assessment.

#8

What is the purpose of assessing capillary refill time?

To assess circulation
Explanation

Indicator of circulation.

#9

Which of the following is considered a late sign of shock?

Hypotension
Explanation

Late indicator of shock.

#10

What is the primary purpose of assessing oxygen saturation?

To assess tissue oxygenation
Explanation

Indicates tissue oxygen levels.

#11

What is the purpose of assessing the level of consciousness in a patient?

To assess neurological function
Explanation

Indicator of neurological status.

#12

Which of the following factors can affect blood pressure?

All of the above
Explanation

Various factors influence blood pressure.

#13

What is the common range for normal resting heart rate in adults?

60 to 100 beats per minute
Explanation

Typical resting heart rate range.

#14

Which term refers to the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels?

Mean arterial pressure
Explanation

Force of blood against vessel walls.

#15

What is the term for an abnormal increase in respiratory rate and depth?

Tachypnea
Explanation

Abnormally rapid breathing.

#16

What is the term for a blood pressure reading that is consistently above normal?

Hypertension
Explanation

Consistently high blood pressure.

#17

What is the term for the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?

Pulse pressure
Explanation

Difference between two blood pressure readings.

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