#1
Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Pulse oximetry
Temperature
#2
What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?
60-100 beats per minute
80-120 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
100-140 beats per minute
#3
Which vital sign is an indicator of the body's core temperature?
Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#4
What is the term for the measurement of oxygen saturation in the blood?
Oximetry
Hematology
Spirometry
Sphygmomanometry
#5
Which vital sign reflects the pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels?
Temperature
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Pulse oximetry
#6
What is the term for a device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood non-invasively?
Spirometer
Otoscope
Pulse oximeter
Thermometer
#7
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
Stethoscope
Sphygmomanometer
Otoscope
Thermometer
#8
What is the acronym for the assessment of a patient's vital signs in medical practice?
#9
What does the term 'sphygmomanometer' specifically measure?
Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#10
Which vital sign is not typically included in the basic set of vital signs?
Temperature
Pulse oximetry
Respiratory rate
Blood glucose level
#11
Which of the following is considered a 'vital sign'?
Skin color
Body mass index (BMI)
Visual acuity
Pulse rate
#12
In blood pressure measurement, what does the systolic value represent?
Pressure during heart relaxation
Pressure during heart contraction
Average pressure throughout the cardiac cycle
Pressure in the arteries between heartbeats
#13
What does the term 'oximetry' refer to in pulse oximetry?
Measurement of oxygen saturation in blood
Measurement of carbon dioxide levels in blood
Measurement of blood pressure
Measurement of pulse rate
#14
What is the normal range for an adult's blood pressure?
Less than 120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
130/80 mmHg
#15
Which method is commonly used to measure body temperature in clinical settings?
Rectal thermometer
Oral thermometer
Axillary thermometer
All of the above
#16
Which method is most commonly used to measure blood pressure?
Intra-arterial catheterization
Palpation
Sphygmomanometry
Auscultation
#17
What is the primary purpose of monitoring vital signs?
To assess the effectiveness of medication
To detect early signs of physiological deterioration
To determine the cause of a patient's illness
To estimate life expectancy