Basic Nursing Skills Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring

Question 1

What is the normal adult resting heart rate range?

Accepted Answer

60–100 bpm

Answer

40–60 bpm

Answer

100–120 bpm

Answer

120–140 bpm

Question 2

Which site is most commonly used to assess an adult's pulse?

Accepted Answer

Radial artery

Answer

Brachial artery

Answer

Femoral artery

Answer

Popliteal artery

Question 3

What is the normal adult respiratory rate at rest?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths/min

Answer

6–10 breaths/min

Answer

22–28 breaths/min

Answer

30–36 breaths/min

Question 4

A blood pressure reading of 142/92 mmHg in an adult is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 Hypertension

Answer

Normal

Answer

Elevated

Answer

Stage 2 Hypertension

Question 5

When auscultating blood pressure, the first Korotkoff sound heard represents:

Accepted Answer

Systolic pressure

Answer

Diastolic pressure

Answer

Mean arterial pressure

Answer

Pulse pressure

Question 6

Which thermometer site provides the most accurate core body temperature in an adult?

Accepted Answer

Rectal

Answer

Axillary

Answer

Oral

Answer

Tympanic