Vital Signs

Front

Which of the following is considered in most health care agencies as the 5th vital sign?
Blood Pressure,
Pain,
Pulse,
Temperature

Back

Pain

Front

Which of the following is the normal range for pulse? 60-100, 80-100, 12-20, 60-80

Back

60-100

Front

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?

Back

100-120

Front

Which of the following is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure? 100-140, 100-120, 60-80, 60-100

Back

60-80

Front

What is the normal range for respirations?

Back

12-20

Front

What is a "normal" blood pressure?

Back

120/80 mmHg

Front

Highest pressure against blood vessels. Represented by first heart sound

Back

systolic pressure

Front

High blood pressure

Back

hypertension

Front

lowest pressure against the blood vessels of the body. Measures between contractions

Back

diastolic pressure

Front

A device used to measure the pressure against the arteries of the body.

Back

sphygmomanometer