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Assessment of Vital Signs in Medical Care Quiz

#1

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

Respiratory rate
Explanation

Breathing frequency

#2

What is the normal range for adult human body temperature?

36.5-37.5°C (97.7-99.5°F)
Explanation

Typical body heat

#3

Which vital sign is commonly measured using a sphygmomanometer?

Blood pressure
Explanation

Instrument for BP measurement

#4

What device is commonly used to measure pulse oximetry?

Pulse oximeter
Explanation

Oxygen saturation monitor

#5

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

Pulse rate
Explanation

Heart beat count

#6

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

Blood pressure
Explanation

Pressure of circulating blood

#7

What is the normal resting pulse rate for adults?

60-80 beats per minute
Explanation

Heart rate at rest

#8

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

Systolic pressure
Explanation

Maximum arterial pressure

#9

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

Hypertension
Explanation

High blood pressure

#10

What is the term for an abnormally low body temperature?

Hypothermia
Explanation

Dangerously low body heat

#11

Which method is commonly used to measure blood pressure?

Auscultation
Explanation

Listening for heart sounds

#12

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

Measurement of blood oxygen levels
Explanation

Oxygen content in blood

#13

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

Pulse oximetry
Explanation

Not part of standard vital sign set

#14

Which vital sign is most crucial for assessing tissue oxygenation?

Pulse oximetry
Explanation

Key for oxygen level evaluation

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