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Assessment of Vital Signs Quiz

#1

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

Respiratory rate
Explanation

Measures breathing frequency.

#2

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

70-90 beats per minute
Explanation

Typical heart rate range at rest.

#3

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

Blood pressure
Explanation

Indicates cardiovascular health.

#4

What is the term for an abnormally high body temperature?

Fever
Explanation

Elevated body temperature.

#5

Which vital sign measures the body's core temperature?

Temperature
Explanation

Reflects internal body heat.

#6

What is the term for abnormally low body temperature?

Hypothermia
Explanation

Dangerously low body temperature.

#7

Which method of temperature measurement is generally the most accurate?

Rectal
Explanation

Highly accurate temperature measurement method.

#8

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

Pulse rate
Explanation

Heartbeat frequency.

#9

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

90/60 - 120/80
Explanation

Typical blood pressure range.

#10

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

Auscultation
Explanation

Listening to sounds indicating blood flow.

#11

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

Blood Pressure
Explanation

Pressure exerted by circulating blood on artery walls.

#12

Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

Blood sugar level
Explanation

Not part of traditional vital signs.

#13

Which vital sign is commonly measured using a sphygmomanometer?

Blood pressure
Explanation

Measured with a cuff device.

#14

What is the term for an abnormally low blood pressure?

Hypotension
Explanation

Low blood pressure.

#15

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

Pulse rate
Explanation

Measures oxygen saturation and pulse.

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