Vital Signs Monitoring Flashcards
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What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult?
Answer: 60–100 beats per minute
A normal adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute; values outside this range may indicate bradycardia or tachycardia.
When taking a radial pulse, the caregiver should count beats for at least how many seconds to obtain an accurate reading?
Answer: 30 seconds
Counting for 30 seconds and multiplying by 2 (or 60 seconds for irregular rhythms) provides an accurate pulse rate.
What is considered a normal oral body temperature for an adult?
Answer: 98.6°F (37.0°C)
98.6°F (37.0°C) is the standard normal oral body temperature for adults, though slight individual variation is normal.
A client's temperature is 101.2°F orally. This is best described as:
Answer: Low-grade fever
A temperature between 100.4°F and 103°F is classified as a low-grade to moderate fever; it should be reported but is not immediately life-threatening.
What is the normal adult respiratory rate at rest?
Answer: 12–20 breaths per minute
Normal adult respiration is 12–20 breaths per minute; rates outside this range should be reported to a supervisor.
When measuring blood pressure, the top number represents:
Answer: Systolic pressure
The systolic pressure, the top number, reflects the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts and pumps blood.
Which blood pressure reading would be classified as Stage 1 hypertension according to standard U.S. guidelines?
Answer: 135/85 mmHg
Stage 1 hypertension is defined as a systolic reading of 130–139 mmHg or diastolic of 80–89 mmHg; 135/85 falls within this range.