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Monitoring and Assessment of Vital Signs Quiz

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#1

What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?

60-100 beats per minute
Explanation

Typical resting heart rate range.

#2

Which vital sign measures the force of blood against arterial walls?

Blood pressure
Explanation

Measurement of blood force in arteries.

#3

What is the primary reason for measuring vital signs?

To assess overall health status
Explanation

Assessing general health condition.

#4

Which vital sign is NOT typically measured using a stethoscope?

Temperature
Explanation

Temperature measurement method.

#5

What does the 'S' stand for in the acronym 'ABCDE' used in medical assessment?

Safety
Explanation

Safety component of medical assessment.

#6

What is the medical term for a high body temperature?

Hyperthermia
Explanation

Elevated body temperature.

#7

Which of the following is not a method to measure body temperature?

Dermal
Explanation

Not a common temperature measurement method.

#8

What is the term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Explanation

Breathing difficulty.

#9

Which artery is commonly used to measure blood pressure?

Brachial artery
Explanation

Artery used for blood pressure measurement.

#10

What is the normal range for oxygen saturation in arterial blood?

95-100%
Explanation

Typical range of arterial oxygen saturation.

#11

What is the term for an abnormally slow heart rate?

Bradycardia
Explanation

Unusually slow heartbeat.

#12

What is the term for an irregular heart rhythm?

Arrhythmia
Explanation

Irregular heartbeat.

#13

What is the term for a blood pressure reading that is consistently above normal?

Hypertension
Explanation

Consistently high blood pressure.

#14

What is the term for a rapid heartbeat, often above 100 beats per minute?

Tachycardia
Explanation

Fast heartbeat.

#15

What is the term for an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm?

Tachycardia
Explanation

Irregular and fast heartbeat.

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