Question 1

The normal respiration rate for a relaxed adult is _____ breaths per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 20 
B) 30 to 40 
C) 50 to 60 
D) 5 to 12 
A) 10 to 20 
B) 30 to 40 
C) 50 to 60 
D) 5 to 12

Question 2

Which instrument is used for measuring a patient's blood pressure in the arteries?

Accepted Answer

A) Stethoscope 
B) Sphygmomanometer 
C) Pulse oximeter 
D) Blood pressure cuff 
A) Stethoscope 
B) Sphygmomanometer 
C) Pulse oximeter 
D) Blood pressure cuff

Question 3

Blood pressure is recorded with:

Accepted Answer

A) the diastolic value over the systolic value. 
B) systolic pressure being the point at which a sharp tapping sound is heard. 
C) diastolic pressure reflecting the amount of pressure required for the left ventricle of the heart to compress or push oxygenated blood out into the blood vessels. 
D) the systolic pressure being the second and lower number recorded. 
A) the diastolic value over the systolic value. 
B) systolic pressure being the point at which a sharp tapping sound is heard. 
C) diastolic pressure reflecting the amount of pressure required for the left ventricle of the heart to compress or push oxygenated blood out into the blood vessels. 
D) the systolic pressure being the second and lower number recorded.

Question 4

What are the three characteristics of a patient's respiration?

Accepted Answer

A) Volume, rate, rhythm 
B) Rate, depth, volume 
C) Palpate, depth, volume 
D) None of the above 
A) Volume, rate, rhythm 
B) Rate, depth, volume 
C) Palpate, depth, volume 
D) None of the above

Question 5

The equipment necessary for taking a patient's blood pressure includes a:

Accepted Answer

A) stethoscope. 
B) Korotkoff cuff. 
C) sphygmomanometer. 
D) both a and c. 
A) stethoscope. 
B) Korotkoff cuff. 
C) sphygmomanometer. 
D) both a and c.

Question 6

The amount of labor the heart must exert to pump blood throughout the body is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) respiration rate. 
B) pulse rate. 
C) blood pressure. 
D) heart rate. 
A) respiration rate. 
B) pulse rate. 
C) blood pressure. 
D) heart rate.

Question 7

Which of the following are the arteries used for taking a pulse?

Accepted Answer

A) Carotid, brachial, femoral 
B) Brachial, radial, femoral 
C) Radial, brachial, carotid 
D) Facial, carotid, femoral 
A) Carotid, brachial, femoral 
B) Brachial, radial, femoral 
C) Radial, brachial, carotid 
D) Facial, carotid, femoral

Question 8

What device is used to measure the arterial oxygen saturation of the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Stethoscope 
B) Electrocardiogram 
C) Pulse oximeter 
D) Sphygmomanometer 
A) Stethoscope 
B) Electrocardiogram 
C) Pulse oximeter 
D) Sphygmomanometer

Question 9

Normal blood pressure for adults is:

Accepted Answer

A) 120 over 80. 
B) 140 over 95. 
C) 100 over 50. 
D) 160 over 110. 
A) 120 over 80. 
B) 140 over 95. 
C) 100 over 50. 
D) 160 over 110.

Question 10

When taking a patient's respiration rate,what characteristics should be noted?

Accepted Answer

A) Volume 
B) Rhythm 
C) Depth 
D) Both b and c 
A) Volume 
B) Rhythm 
C) Depth 
D) Both b and c

Question 11

When taking a patient's oral temperature,where is the thermometer placed in the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) Toward the cheek 
B) Toward the palate 
C) Under the tongue 
D) Near the retro molar pad 
A) Toward the cheek 
B) Toward the palate 
C) Under the tongue 
D) Near the retro molar pad

Question 12

A tympanic thermometer:

Accepted Answer

A) shows a digital reading after 30 seconds. 
B) uses an infrared signal to provide an accurate reading within 2 seconds. 
C) is a long glass tube with a small mercury bulb at the end. 
D) is affected by an open mouth, hot or cold drinks, or nose congestion. 
A) shows a digital reading after 30 seconds. 
B) uses an infrared signal to provide an accurate reading within 2 seconds. 
C) is a long glass tube with a small mercury bulb at the end. 
D) is affected by an open mouth, hot or cold drinks, or nose congestion.

Question 13

Which term describes the pattern of the beats when taking a patient's pulse?

Accepted Answer

A) Rate 
B) Volume 
C) Rhythm 
D) Arrhythmia 
A) Rate 
B) Volume 
C) Rhythm 
D) Arrhythmia

Question 14

Which artery is used when a patient's blood pressure is taken?

Accepted Answer

A) Femoral 
B) Radial 
C) Carotid 
D) Brachial 
A) Femoral 
B) Radial 
C) Carotid 
D) Brachial

Question 15

Which artery is the most common location to take a pulse when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

A) Brachial 
B) Carotid 
C) Femoral 
D) Radial 
A) Brachial 
B) Carotid 
C) Femoral 
D) Radial

Exam 27: Vital Signs

The normal respiration rate for a relaxed adult is _____ breaths per minute.

Which instrument is used for measuring a patient's blood pressure in the arteries?

Blood pressure is recorded with:

What are the three characteristics of a patient's respiration?

The equipment necessary for taking a patient's blood pressure includes a:

The amount of labor the heart must exert to pump blood throughout the body is known as the:

Which of the following are the arteries used for taking a pulse?

What device is used to measure the arterial oxygen saturation of the blood?

Normal blood pressure for adults is:

When taking a patient's respiration rate,what characteristics should be noted?

When taking a patient's oral temperature,where is the thermometer placed in the oral cavity?

A tympanic thermometer:

Which term describes the pattern of the beats when taking a patient's pulse?

Which artery is used when a patient's blood pressure is taken?

Which artery is the most common location to take a pulse when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

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