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Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?

Respiratory rate

Explanation

Respiratory rate measures breaths per minute.

What is the term for the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries when the heart beats?

Systolic blood pressure

Explanation

Systolic blood pressure measures blood pressure during heartbeats.

Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

Blood glucose level

Explanation

Blood glucose level is not considered a vital sign.

Which vital sign measures the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs?

Pulse oximetry

Explanation

Pulse oximetry measures the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs.

What is the term for a heart rate that is slower than normal?

Bradycardia

Explanation

Bradycardia refers to a slower than normal heart rate.

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?

90-120 mmHg

Explanation

Normal systolic blood pressure ranges from 90 to 120 mmHg.

Which pulse site is commonly used to measure heart rate in adults?

Radial artery

Explanation

The radial artery is commonly used to measure heart rate in adults.

What is the medical term for a body temperature above the normal range?

Hyperthermia

Explanation

Hyperthermia refers to body temperature above the normal range.

What is the term for a respiratory rate that is higher than normal?

Tachypnea

Explanation

Tachypnea refers to a higher than normal respiratory rate.

#10

Which pulse site is commonly used to measure heart rate in infants?

Apical pulse

Explanation

Apical pulse is commonly used to measure heart rate in infants.

#11

Which method is commonly used to measure body temperature?

Thermometer

Explanation

A thermometer is commonly used to measure body temperature.

#12

What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure in adults?

90-120 mmHg

Explanation

Normal diastolic blood pressure ranges from 90 to 120 mmHg.

#13

Which vital sign measures the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries when the heart is at rest?

Diastolic blood pressure

Explanation

Diastolic blood pressure measures blood pressure at rest.

#14

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

95-100%

Explanation

Normal oxygen saturation level in arterial blood ranges from 95% to 100%.

#15

Which method is used to measure pulse oximetry?

Pulse oximeter

Explanation

A pulse oximeter is used to measure pulse oximetry.

Patient Assessment and Vital Signs Quiz

Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?

What is the term for the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries when the heart beats?

Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

Which vital sign measures the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs?

What is the term for a heart rate that is slower than normal?

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?

Which pulse site is commonly used to measure heart rate in adults?

What is the medical term for a body temperature above the normal range?

What is the term for a respiratory rate that is higher than normal?

Which pulse site is commonly used to measure heart rate in infants?

Which method is commonly used to measure body temperature?

What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure in adults?

Which vital sign measures the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries when the heart is at rest?

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

Which method is used to measure pulse oximetry?

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