Vital Signs and Medical Terminology Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is considered a vital sign?

Weight
Height
Blood pressure
Body mass index (BMI)
#2

What does the medical term 'tachycardia' refer to?

Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Low heart rate
High heart rate
#3

Which vital sign measures the number of breaths per minute?

Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Body temperature
#4

What does the medical term 'hypertension' refer to?

Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Low heart rate
High heart rate
#5

Which vital sign is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
#6

What does the medical term 'bradypnea' mean?

Rapid breathing
Slow breathing
Cessation of breathing
Shallow breathing
#7

Which of the following is not a component of vital signs?

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Blood glucose level
Body temperature
#8

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
90/60 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
#9

Which vital sign measures the amount of oxygen in the blood?

Pulse oximetry
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
#10

What is the medical term for a low body temperature?

Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
#11

Which of the following terms means 'rapid breathing'?

Bradycardia
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
Apnea
#12

What is the medical term for a rapid heart rate?

Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Hypertension
#13

What does the term 'apnea' mean in medical terminology?

Fast breathing
Slow breathing
Cessation of breathing
Shallow breathing
#14

What does the term 'auscultation' mean in medical practice?

Measuring blood pressure
Listening to sounds within the body
Measuring respiratory rate
Measuring heart rate
#15

Which of the following vital signs is typically measured using a sphygmomanometer?

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
#16

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Apnea
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
#17

What is the normal range for respiratory rate in adults at rest?

12-20 breaths per minute
20-30 breaths per minute
30-40 breaths per minute
40-50 breaths per minute
#18

Which of the following is not typically considered a vital sign?

Oxygen saturation
Pulse rate
Body temperature
Height

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