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Vital Check
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1
Stage 2 high blood pressure is when systolic is 140 or higher or the diastolic is 90 or higher
True
False
2
Before you measure your blood pressure you should use the restroom
False
True
3
The lower number refers to the pressure inside the artery when the heart is at rest and is filling with blood
Pulse
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Heat Rate
4
A healthy adult’s pulse is typically
40–80 bpm
100–140 bpm
80–120 bpm
60–100 bpm
5
You shouldn't take your blood pressure at the same time every day
True
False
6
When should you report vital signs to a nurse?
If they are abnormal
Only if the patient complains
At the end of your shift
Never report it to a nurse
7
When blood pressure reaches a systolic of 110 or higher OR diastolic of 80 or higher, seek emergency medical attention
False
True
8
Where do you check the radial pulse
Wrist
Chest
Neck
Back
9
Which is the best position to take vital signs on a calm adult?
Lying on stomach
Standing
Sitting upright
Laying back
10
The Diastolic Blood Pressure is the top number
False
True
11
What’s the normal adult body temperature ?
100.1°F
99.7°F
97.0°F
98.6°F
12
An O2 sat of 88% is ideal
True
False
13
100/60 mmHg is considered a high blood pressure reading?
True
False
14
What’s the normal adult respiratory rate
12–16 breaths/min
10–14 breaths/min
20–24 breaths/min
8–16 breaths/min
15
Which tool is used to measure blood pressure?
EKG
Sphygmomanometer
Pulse oximeter
Thermometer
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What does your pulse measure?
Brain Waves
Oxygen level
Blood Pressure
Heart rate
