#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 an adult's resting heart rate?
60-100 beats per minute
ExplanationNormal resting heart rate for adults is 60-100 bpm.
#3
Which vital sign is an indicator of the body's core temperature?
Temperature
ExplanationTemperature indicates the body's core temperature.
#4
What is the term for the measurement of oxygen saturation in the blood?
Oximetry
ExplanationOximetry is the measurement of oxygen saturation in blood.
#5
Which vital sign reflects the pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels?
Blood pressure
ExplanationBlood pressure reflects pressure on blood vessel walls.
#6
What is the term for a device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood non-invasively?
Pulse oximeter
ExplanationPulse oximeter measures blood oxygen levels non-invasively.
#7
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
ExplanationA Sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure.
#8
What is the acronym for the assessment of a patient's vital signs in medical practice?
VITALS
ExplanationVITALS stands for Vital Signs.
#9
What does the term 'sphygmomanometer' specifically measure?
Blood pressure
ExplanationSphygmomanometer specifically measures blood pressure.
#10
Which vital sign is not typically included in the basic set of vital signs?
Blood glucose level
ExplanationBlood glucose level is not typically a vital sign.
#11
Which of the following is considered a 'vital sign'?
Pulse rate
ExplanationPulse rate is considered a vital sign.
#12
In blood pressure measurement, what does the systolic value represent?
Pressure during heart contraction
ExplanationSystolic value represents pressure during heart contraction.
#13
What does the term 'oximetry' refer to in pulse oximetry?
Measurement of oxygen saturation in blood
ExplanationOximetry refers to measuring oxygen saturation in blood.
#14
What is the normal range for an adult's blood pressure?
Less than 120/80 mmHg
ExplanationNormal adult blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg.
#15
Which method is commonly used to measure body temperature in clinical settings?
All of the above
ExplanationVarious methods are used to measure body temperature in clinical settings.
#16
Which method is most commonly used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometry
ExplanationSphygmomanometry is most commonly used to measure blood pressure.
#17
What is the primary purpose of monitoring vital signs?
To detect early signs of physiological deterioration
ExplanationMonitoring vital signs detects early signs of physiological deterioration.