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

Respiratory rate

Explanation

Respiratory rate measures breathing frequency.

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

120/80 mmHg

Explanation

Normal blood pressure range is 120/80 mmHg.

Which pulse site is commonly used to measure heart rate?

Radial artery

Explanation

Heart rate is commonly measured at the radial artery.

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

Blood pressure

Explanation

Blood pressure refers to blood vessel wall pressure.

Which instrument is commonly used to measure body temperature?

Thermometer

Explanation

Thermometer measures body temperature.

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

Percussion

Explanation

Percussion assesses lung sound transmission.

What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assess?

Consciousness

Explanation

GCS assesses the level of consciousness.

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

Auscultation

Explanation

Auscultation involves listening to body sounds.

What does the acronym ABCDE stand for in emergency assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Explanation

ABCDE stands for emergency assessment steps.

#10

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

Inspection

Explanation

Inspection assesses skin characteristics.

#11

What is the normal range for body temperature in Celsius?

36.5-37.5°C

Explanation

Normal body temperature range is 36.5-37.5°C.

#12

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

Pain assessment

Explanation

Pain assessment is crucial in healthcare.

#13

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

Percussion

Explanation

Percussion involves tapping to assess structures.

#14

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

Palpation

Explanation

Palpation involves using fingertips to feel for abnormalities.

#15

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

Inspection

Explanation

Inspection involves visually examining the body.

Vital Signs and Assessment Techniques Quiz

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

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

Which pulse site is commonly used to measure heart rate?

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

Which instrument is commonly used to measure body temperature?

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

What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assess?

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

What does the acronym ABCDE stand for in emergency assessment?

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

What is the normal range for body temperature in Celsius?

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

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

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

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

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