Vital Signs

What does BPM with pulse mean?

• breaths per minute

• breaks per minute

• beats per minute

• beats per hour

What is a temporary increase in body temperature?

• pulse

• fever

• blood pressure

• neck

What is the abbreviation of breaths per minute?

Which number measures the heart contracting?

• diastolic

• lower

• systolic

• small

Which vital sign has you count breaths for 1 minute?

• Blood Pressure
• Heart Rate
• Respiratory Rate
• Body Temperature

Which measurement is normal for pulse?

• 60-100 beats per minute
• 30-60 beats per minute
• 100-140 beats per minute
• 140-180 beats per minute

Which measurement is normal for blood pressure?

• 120/80 mmHg
• 200/100 mmHg
• 150/90 mmHg
• 180/110 mmHg

Which measurement is not normal for respiratory rate?

• 15 bpm

• 30 bpm

• 12 bpm

• 17 bpm

Which temperature is considered a fever?

• 36.5°C (97.7°F)
• 37.5°C (99 F)

• 38.3°C (100.9°F)
• 35.0°C (95.0°F)

Why do nurses take vital signs?

• To check the patient's fashion sense
• To pass the time
• To monitor the patient's health status
• To fulfill hospital protocol