Assessment of Vital Signs in Medical Care Quiz

Assess your understanding of vital signs with questions on pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and more. Challenge yourself now!

#1

Which vital sign measures the number of breaths a person takes per minute?

Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#2

What is the normal range for adult human body temperature?

35-36°C (95-96.8°F)
36.5-37.5°C (97.7-99.5°F)
37-38°C (98.6-100.4°F)
38-39°C (100.4-102.2°F)
#3

Which vital sign is commonly measured using a sphygmomanometer?

Respiratory rate
Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Temperature
#4

What device is commonly used to measure pulse oximetry?

Stethoscope
Blood pressure cuff
Pulse oximeter
Thermometer
#5

Which vital sign is measured using a device called a stethoscope?

Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Pulse rate
Temperature
#6

Which vital sign provides information about the force of blood against arterial walls?

Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Pulse rate
Temperature
#7

What is the normal resting pulse rate for adults?

60-80 beats per minute
90-100 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
#8

What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts?

Diastolic pressure
Systolic pressure
Mean arterial pressure
Peripheral vascular resistance
#9

What is the term for a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Normotension
Bradycardia
#10

What is the term for an abnormally low body temperature?

Pyrexia
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Febrile
#11

Which method is commonly used to measure blood pressure?

Pulse oximetry
Auscultation
MRI scan
EEG scan
#12

What does the term 'oximetry' refer to in pulse oximetry?

Measurement of blood oxygen levels
Measurement of blood pressure
Measurement of pulse rate
Measurement of temperature
#13

Which vital sign is not typically included in the basic set of vital signs?

Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Pulse oximetry
Respiratory rate
#14

Which vital sign is most crucial for assessing tissue oxygenation?

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Pulse oximetry

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