Human Vital Signs Quiz

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?

• 50-80 mmHg

• 130-150 mmHg

• 90-120 mmHg

• 160-180 mmHg

How is diastolic blood pressure measured?

• Using a thermometer to measure the temperature of the blood

• Using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope to listen for the sound of blood flowing through the artery while slowly releasing the pressure in the cuff.

• By counting the number of heartbeats in a minute

• By looking at the color of the patient's skin

What are the common units used to measure blood pressure?

• oz

• cmHg

• mL

• mmHg

What is the normal range for body temperature in humans?

• 97.8°F (36.5°C) to 99.1°F (37.3°C)

• 90.5°F (32.5°C) to 92.1°F (33.3°C)

• 102.5°F (39.2°C) to 104.1°F (40.1°C)

• 95.8°F (35.5°C) to 97.1°F (36.3°C)

At what temperature is a person considered to have a fever?

• 96.8°F (36°C)

• 102.2°F (39°C)

• 100.4°F (38°C)

• 98.6°F (37°C)

What is hypothermia and what temperature range does it occur in?

• Hypothermia occurs in a temperature range above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).

• Hypothermia occurs in a temperature range below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius).

• Hypothermia occurs in a temperature range above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius).

• Hypothermia occurs in a temperature range below 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius).

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

• 60-100 beats per minute

• 20-40 beats per minute

• 180-200 beats per minute

• 120-150 beats per minute

How can heart rate be measured accurately?

• Measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer

• Using a heart rate monitor or manually counting the pulse

• Counting the number of breaths in a minute

• Using a thermometer to measure body temperature

What factors can affect heart rate?

• Listening to music

• Physical activity, emotions, body temperature, medications, and overall health

• Eating chocolate

• Watching TV

What is the normal range for respiratory rate in adults?

• 40 to 50 breaths per minute

• 12 to 20 breaths per minute

• 25 to 30 breaths per minute

• 5 to 10 breaths per minute