Vital Signs and Normal Ranges Quiz
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What are the normal ranges for pulse rate in healthy adults?

  • 40 to 80
  • 60 to 100 (correct)
  • 100 to 140
  • 120 to 160

Which body temperature measurement method shows a normal range of 37.5°C for healthy adults?

  • Oral temperature (correct)
  • Forehead temperature
  • Axillary temperature
  • Tympanic temperature

What is the normal blood pressure range for healthy adults?

  • 130/90
  • 140/100
  • 120/80 (correct)
  • 110/70

Which factor can affect body temperature according to the text?

<p>Physical activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the volume of blood ejected with each heartbeat called?

<p>Stroke volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an increase in CO2 being the most powerful respiratory stimulant?

<p>Tachypnea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the exchange of O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and blood?

<p>Diffusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What controls rate and depth of breathing according to the text?

<p>Medulla and pons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of secondary hypertension?

<p>Kidney disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of primary (essential) hypertension?

<p>No known cause (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of antihypertensive medications aims to decrease peripheral vascular resistance?

<p>Vasodilators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ACE inhibitors in hypertension management?

<p>Prevent vasoconstriction by angiotensin II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is responsible for the dissemination of heat by motion between areas of unequal density?

<p>Convection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pulse rate range for adolescents and adults?

<p>60-100 beats/min (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about primary hypertension is true?

<p>It arises without a known cause. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do beta-adrenergic blockers primarily aim to block in the context of hypertension treatment?

<p>Sympathetic stimulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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