Assessment of Vital Signs Quiz

Test your knowledge on vital signs with 15 questions covering heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and more.

#1

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

Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Pulse rate
Temperature
#2

Which of the following represents a normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?

40-60 beats per minute
70-90 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
140-160 beats per minute
#3

Which vital sign measures the force exerted by blood against the walls of arteries?

Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Pulse rate
Temperature
#4

What is the term for an abnormally high body temperature?

Hyperthermia
Fever
Hypothermia
Normothermia
#5

Which vital sign measures the body's core temperature?

Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Pulse rate
Temperature
#6

What is the term for abnormally low body temperature?

Hyperthermia
Fever
Hypothermia
Normothermia
#7

Which method of temperature measurement is generally the most accurate?

Oral
Axillary
Rectal
Tympanic
#8

Which vital sign represents the number of times the heart beats per minute?

Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Pulse rate
Temperature
#9

What is the normal range for an adult's blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) in mmHg?

90/60 - 120/80
110/70 - 140/90
130/80 - 150/100
120/80 - 160/100
#10

Which method of measuring blood pressure involves listening for Korotkoff sounds?

Palpation
Auscultation
Percussion
Visualization
#11

What does the acronym 'BP' stand for in medical terms?

Blood Pressure
Body Pulse
Breathing Pattern
Brain Performance
#12

Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature
Blood sugar level
#13

Which vital sign is commonly measured using a sphygmomanometer?

Respiratory rate
Pulse rate
Temperature
Blood pressure
#14

What is the term for an abnormally low blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoxia
Hyperthermia
#15

Which vital sign is often measured using an instrument called a pulse oximeter?

Respiratory rate
Pulse rate
Temperature
Blood pressure

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