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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Tachypnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Vasodilators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ACE inhibitors in hypertension management?

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

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

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

    Which of the following statements about primary hypertension is true?

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

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