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What is the normal range for respiratory rate?
What is the normal range for respiratory rate?
- 25-30 respirations per minute
- 35-40 respirations per minute
- 6-10 respirations per minute
- 12-20 respirations per minute (correct)
When are vital signs typically measured?
When are vital signs typically measured?
- All of the above
- Only during hospital admissions
- During surgeries and medical procedures (correct)
- Only during check-ups
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
- 120/80-129/84 (correct)
- 80/60-89/69
- 130/85-139/89
- 100/70-119/79
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Study Notes
- Vital signs provide information on a patient's health condition and indicate any problems.
- They mainly measure cardiovascular and respiratory function.
- Vital signs are measured during check-ups, hospital admissions, surgeries, and medical procedures.
- They are also measured before medications that affect the cardiovascular system and when a person complains of pain or discomfort.
- Normal values for oral temperature are 36.6-37.2 degrees Celsius.
- Normal pulse rate is 60-100 beats per minute.
- Normal respiratory rate is 12-20 respirations per minute.
- Normal oxygen saturation is above 94%.
- Normal blood pressure is 120/80-129/84.
- A patient's normal range may differ from the normal range.
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