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Vital Signs and Physiological Measurements Quiz

#1

Which of the following is considered a vital sign?

Body temperature
Explanation

Indicator of overall health.

#2

What is the normal range for adult human body temperature?

35-37°C (95-98.6°F)
Explanation

Healthy temperature range.

#3

What is the normal range for adult human respiratory rate (breaths per minute)?

12-20
Explanation

Healthy breathing rate.

#4

Which part of the body is used to measure pulse rate?

Wrist
Explanation

Common pulse measurement site.

#5

What is the term for a medical device used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood?

Pulse oximeter
Explanation

Device for oxygen saturation measurement.

#6

Which of the following is NOT a method for measuring body temperature?

Ophthalmic
Explanation

Method unrelated to temperature measurement.

#7

What is the term for the force of blood against the walls of the arteries during contraction of the heart?

Systolic pressure
Explanation

Peak blood pressure during heart contraction.

#8

Which instrument is commonly used to measure blood pressure?

Sphygmomanometer
Explanation

Device for blood pressure measurement.

#9

What does the term 'pulse' refer to in physiology?

Heartbeat
Explanation

Rhythmic contraction of the heart.

#10

What does the acronym 'BP' stand for in healthcare?

Blood Pressure
Explanation

Pressure exerted by circulating blood.

#11

In blood pressure readings, what does the top number (systolic) represent?

Pressure in the arteries when the heart beats
Explanation

Force exerted when heart contracts.

#12

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

Blood pressure
Explanation

Force of blood flow in vessels.

#13

What is the term for the pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes between beats?

Diastolic pressure
Explanation

Blood pressure during heart's resting phase.

#14

What is the term for the process of listening for sounds produced by the body, often using a stethoscope?

Auscultation
Explanation

Listening to internal body sounds.

#15

Which of the following is not a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

Blood pressure
Explanation

Not assessed in GCS.

#16

What is the normal range for adult human heart rate (beats per minute)?

60-100
Explanation

Healthy heart rate range.

#17

Which of the following factors can affect blood pressure?

All of the above
Explanation

Various factors can influence blood pressure.

#18

What is the term for the number of times the heart beats per minute?

Pulse rate
Explanation

Heartbeat frequency.

#19

What is the term for the assessment of an individual's overall state of health using various parameters?

Health assessment
Explanation

Comprehensive health evaluation.

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