Reviewing Vital Signs and Values

What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?

• 40-60 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute

• 100-120 beats per minute

• 120-140 beats per minute

Which term is used to describe a heart rate that is below the normal range?

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

• Hypertension

• Hypotension

What is the normal range for an adult's respiratory rate?

• 8-12 breaths per minute

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 20-28 breaths per minute

• 28-36 breaths per minute

Which term is used to describe a respiratory rate that is above the normal range?

• Tachypnea

• Bradypnea

• Hyperthermia

• Hypothermia

What is considered a normal blood pressure reading for adults?

• 90/60 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 140/90 mmHg

• 160/100 mmHg

Which term is used to describe blood pressure that is higher than normal?

• Hypotension

• Hypertension

• Hyperthermia

• Hypothermia

What is the normal body temperature range for adults in degrees Fahrenheit?

• 100.0°F

• 98.6°F

• 96.8°F

• 37.0°F

Which term is used to describe a body temperature that is below the normal range?

• Hyperthermia

• Hypothermia

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

Which method is commonly used to measure blood pressure?

• Stethoscope

• Sphygmomanometer

• Thermometer

• Pulse oximeter

What device is typically used to measure body temperature?

• Stethoscope

• Sphygmomanometer

• Thermometer

• Pulse oximeter