#1
Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?
Respiratory rate
ExplanationRespiratory rate measures breaths per minute.
#2
What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?
120/80 mmHg
ExplanationNormal adult blood pressure is around 120/80 mmHg.
#3
Which vital sign is measured in beats per minute?
Heart rate
ExplanationHeart rate is measured in beats per minute.
#4
Which instrument is commonly used to measure body temperature orally?
Thermometer
ExplanationA thermometer is commonly used to measure body temperature orally.
#5
What is the term for an instrument used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
ExplanationAn instrument used to measure blood pressure is a sphygmomanometer.
#6
Which of the following is not a vital sign?
Weight
ExplanationWeight is not considered a vital sign.
#7
What is the term for an abnormally low body temperature?
Hypothermia
ExplanationAbnormally low body temperature is called hypothermia.
#8
What is the term for an abnormally high body temperature?
Hyperthermia
ExplanationAbnormally high body temperature is called hyperthermia.
#9
What is the normal range for respiratory rate in adults at rest?
16-20 breaths per minute
ExplanationNormal adult respiratory rate at rest is 16-20 breaths per minute.
#10
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a vital sign?
Body mass index (BMI)
ExplanationBody mass index (BMI) is not considered a vital sign.
#11
Which vital sign is typically measured using a sphygmomanometer?
Blood pressure
ExplanationBlood pressure is typically measured with a sphygmomanometer.
#12
What is the term for the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries?
Systolic pressure
ExplanationThe force exerted by blood against artery walls is systolic pressure.
#13
Which vital sign is NOT routinely measured in pediatric patients?
Blood pressure
ExplanationBlood pressure is not routinely measured in pediatric patients.
#14
What is the term for the sound heard when measuring blood pressure with a stethoscope?
Korotkoff sound
ExplanationThe sound heard when measuring blood pressure with a stethoscope is Korotkoff sound.
#15
What is the term for a blood pressure measurement taken when the heart is at rest?
Diastolic pressure
ExplanationBlood pressure measured when the heart is at rest is diastolic pressure.