PBS 2.1.2 Vital Signs Quiz

Which of the following is considered a vital sign?

• Blood sugar

• Pulse

• Height

• Weight

What does the term "homeostasis" refer to?

• The process of digesting food

• The way the body sustains a stable internal environment

• The body’s ability to grow taller

• The process of breathing

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What is the normal range of body temperature in healthy adults?

• 95.0 to 97.0 °F

• 97.8 to 99.0 °F

• 99.5 to 101.0 °F

• 100.0 to 102.0 °F

A body temperature of 100 °F or above usually indicates:

• Hypothermia

• Fever and the body fighting an infection or illness

• Normal health

• Dehydration

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If a patient’s body temperature is below 95 °F, what condition might they have?

• Fever

• Hypothermia

• Hypertension

• Hyperglycemia

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What is heart rate?

• The number of breaths you take in one minute.

• The number of times your heart beats in one minute.

• The amount of blood your heart pumps in one hour.

• The pressure in your arteries.

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What is the normal heart rate range for adults?

• 30-60 beats per minute
• 200-250 beats per minute
• 100-150 beats per minute
• 60-100 beats per minute

If you are checking a patient's heart rate and you counted 15 beats in 15 seconds, what would her heart rate be in bpm?

What is the normal respiration rate for an adult at rest?

• 5–10 breaths per minute

• 12–20 breaths per minute

• 25–30 breaths per minute

• 30–40 breaths per minute

What is the normal range for SpO₂ (peripheral oxygen saturation) in a healthy person?

• 50–60%

• 70–80%

• 95–99%

• 100–110%