Vital Signs and Assessment Techniques Quiz

Test your knowledge on vital signs, blood pressure, assessment techniques, and more in this clinical assessment quiz.

#1

Which vital sign measures the number of breaths a person takes per minute?

Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#2

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

120/80 mmHg
90/60 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
100/70 mmHg
#3

Which pulse site is commonly used to measure heart rate?

Carotid artery
Brachial artery
Radial artery
Femoral artery
#4

What is the term for the pressure exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels?

Pulse pressure
Cardiac output
Blood pressure
Venous return
#5

Which instrument is commonly used to measure body temperature?

Stethoscope
Sphygmomanometer
Thermometer
Ophthalmoscope
#6

Which technique is used to assess the clarity of sound transmission through the lungs?

Percussion
Auscultation
Palpation
Inspection
#7

What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assess?

Motor function
Cardiac output
Consciousness
Pain perception
#8

Which assessment technique involves listening to sounds produced by the body using a stethoscope?

Inspection
Percussion
Auscultation
Palpation
#9

What does the acronym ABCDE stand for in emergency assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Drug administration, Exposure
Alertness, Breathing, Circulation, Depth of consciousness, Evaluation
Airway, Blood pressure, Coma scale, Depth of consciousness, Examination
#10

Which term describes the assessment of the skin's color, temperature, and moisture?

Percussion
Auscultation
Palpation
Inspection
#11

What is the normal range for body temperature in Celsius?

36.5-37.5°C
37.6-38.5°C
35.0-36.0°C
38.6-39.5°C
#12

Which vital sign is not typically included in the 'four vital signs' but is often considered important in healthcare?

Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Pulse rate
Pain assessment
#13

Which technique involves tapping on the body surface to produce sound and assess underlying structures?

Auscultation
Palpation
Inspection
Percussion
#14

Which assessment technique involves using the fingertips to feel for abnormalities in the body?

Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Inspection
#15

What is the term for the process of visually examining the body?

Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Inspection

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