Vital Signs: Chapter 5 State Board Practice Exam
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What is a symptom in the context of a person's condition?

  • A subjective experience that can be difficult to quantify (correct)
  • A medical instrument used to take vital signs
  • A normal bodily function that is unaffected by a condition
  • An objective finding that can be measured accurately
  • What is the normal heart rate range for a resting adult?

  • Less than 50 bpm
  • Between 100-120 bpm
  • Between 60-100 bpm (correct)
  • Greater than 120 bpm
  • What is the purpose of assessing heart rate during exercise?

  • To determine oxygen saturation
  • To monitor blood pressure
  • To measure respiratory rate
  • To guide exercise intensity (correct)
  • What type of instrument is used to measure heart rate and oxygen saturation?

    <p>Pulse oximeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to estimate maximum heart rate?

    <p>220 - person's age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for manual palpation of heart rate in adults?

    <p>Using the radial artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual breathing rate for an adult at rest?

    <p>12-20 breaths per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal core body temperature measured rectally?

    <p>37°C (98.6°F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the respiratory rate typically measured?

    <p>Counting breaths for 30 seconds and multiplying by 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can affect respiration?

    <p>Thoracic cavity changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a normal respiratory rate for a neonate (ages 1-28 days)?

    <p>40-60 breaths per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to assess respiration without the patient's immediate awareness?

    <p>To avoid influencing the patient's breathing rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of taking vital signs in a physical therapy setting?

    <p>To identify when vital signs fall within or outside the normal range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vital signs is NOT one of the four primary measurements?

    <p>Pulse oximetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal oral temperature for an adult?

    <p>98.6 deg F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient's heart rate is 60 beats per minute. Which of the following is the GREATEST concern at this time?

    <p>The heart rate is within normal limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to take vital signs before, during, and after treatment?

    <p>To monitor the patient's physiological responses to positional changes or treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason to halt treatment and refer to an appropriate healthcare provider?

    <p>A change in vital signs outside normal limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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