Vital Signs and Patient Comfort Quiz

Explore vital signs quiz covering blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and more. Assess your understanding of patient comfort measures.

#1

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

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
#2

What is the term for an abnormally low heart rate?

Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Hypotension
#3

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

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
#4

Which vital sign is commonly measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer?

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
#5

Which vital sign is often referred to as the 'sixth vital sign' and is assessed using a pain scale?

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Pain intensity
#6

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

90/60 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
#7

Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?

Pulse rate
Respiratory rate
Urinary output
Body temperature
#8

In which unit is body temperature commonly measured?

Fahrenheit
Celsius
Kelvin
Rankine
#9

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

Hypotension
Hypertension
Normotension
Orthostatic hypotension
#10

What is the term for an elevated body temperature above the normal range?

Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Hypotension
Hypertension
#11

What is the purpose of assessing pain as the 'fifth vital sign'?

To determine neurological function
To assess mental health
To ensure adequate pain management
To monitor cardiovascular health
#12

How is body temperature most accurately measured?

Oral thermometer
Axillary thermometer
Rectal thermometer
Ear thermometer
#13

Which vital sign is often referred to as the 'pressure' in blood pressure?

Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Pulse pressure
Mean arterial pressure
#14

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
#15

Which position is often used to measure orthostatic blood pressure?

Supine
Prone
Sitting
Standing

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