Deck 3: Vital Signs

Question 1

Which is NOT one of the four vital signs?

A) blood pressure
B) pulse
C) respiratory rate
D) pupil dilation

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In the last step of a blood pressure measurement, the pressure in the cuff is released until a pulse is no longer heard, which signifies that blood flow has stopped.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Hypertension can result in serious conditions such as ____ or cardiac arrest.

A) anaphylaxis
B) hypercholesterolemia
C) diabetes
D) stroke

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The average range for the pulse reading of an adult is ____ beats per minute.

A) 40 - 60
B) 60 - 80
C) 80 - 100
D) 100 - 120

Question 5

Both a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer are required to record blood pressure.

Question 6

What is the normal temperature range for someone over the age of 70?

A) 95 - 98
B) 96 - 99
C) 97 - 100
D) 98 - 101

Question 7

When measuring blood pressure, the cuff should be placed approximately an inch above the ____ fossa.

A) ulnar
B) anticubital
C) basilic
D) cephalic

Question 8

To record the patient's respirations accurately, the patient should ____.

A) be unaware that someone is watching them breathe
B) hold their arms at their sides
C) be sitting for at least 30 minutes
D) be told to concentrate on their breathing

Question 9

When is the palpatory radial systolic reading recorded?

A) When the radial artery has a variable pulse rate
B) When the radial artery reaches its minimum pulse rate
C) When the radial artery reaches its maximum pulse rate
D) When no pulse rate is felt for the radial artery

Question 10

What two readings are recorded when blood pressure is measured?

A) systolic pressure; diastolic pressure
B) anterior pressure; posterior pressure
C) arterial pressure; venous pressure
D) contractile pressure; refractory pressure

Question 11

A patient's body temperature is measured in the dental office on a routine basis.

Question 12

What is a normal blood pressure reading?

A) Less than 120/80
B) Less than 140/90
C) Less than 160/100
D) Less than 180/110

Question 13

Following the deflation of the blood pressure cuff, the cuff should be re-inflated to ____ mm Hg above the palpatory radial systolic reading .

A) 10 - 20
B) 20 - 30
C) 30 - 40
D) 40 - 50

Question 14

The ____ artery is generally used for recording the pulse during a routine exam and the ____ artery is used during an emergency.

A) femoral; radial
B) radial; femoral
C) radial; carotid
D) carotid; radial

Question 15

In addition to the four vital signs, it may be necessary to record a patient's height and weight.

Question 16

A normal range for respirations is ____ respirations per minute.

A) 12 - 20
B) 20 - 28
C) 28 - 36
D) 36 - 44