Vital Signs in Healthcare Quiz
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What happens to blood pressure when blood becomes thicker or more viscous?

  • Increases (correct)
  • Remains the same
  • Fluctuates
  • Decreases

    • Which group generally has lower blood pressure compared to the other based on the text?

  • Women (correct)
  • Elderly individuals
  • Men
  • Children

    • Why should you not take a blood pressure reading on an arm with an IV?

  • It affects the cuff's performance
  • It is against medical guidelines
  • It causes pain to the patient
  • It can give inaccurate readings (correct)

    • How does a high-sodium diet affect blood pressure?

    <p>Increases it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is blood pressure lower according to the text?

    <p>When lying down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper name for a blood pressure cuff?

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

    What is the correct order of steps in measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope according to the text?

    <p>2, 5, 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after locating the brachial pulse when measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?

    <p>Locate the radial pulse next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the cuff be wrapped above the elbow when measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?

    <p>Fastened snugly with arrow pointing to the brachial artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inflating the cuff beyond the point where the radial pulse disappears?

    <p>To reach diastolic pressure accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you stop deflating the BP cuff while listening for a pulse sound?

    <p>After noting the systolic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Korotkoff Phase III sounds?

    <p>Distinct, crisp, and louder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the correct description of the systolic pressure according to Korotkoff Sounds?

    <p>First appearance of faint, repetitive tapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying the location, intensity, and quality of pain?

    <p>To understand the characteristics of the pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is characterized by excessive growth of body tissues due to excessive growth hormone after puberty?

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

    What is the 'auscultory gap' in relation to Korotkoff Sounds?

    <p>Loss of sound during phase I and II causing a gap in sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hypertensive crisis' is categorized under which stage according to the text?

    <p>'Vital signs' stage I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the vital signs that must be measured accurately?

    <p>Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should vital signs be reported to the nurse?

    <p>If any vital sign is changed from a previous measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for body temperature in adults?

    <p>36.4°C to 37.6°C (97.6°F to 99.6°F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can affect vital signs?

    <p>Experiencing anger or anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hypothermia?

    <p>A condition seen in viral or bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is body temperature measured in the tympanic site?

    <p>By pulling the ear straight back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes a pulse to be felt at an artery?

    <p>Contraction of muscles during exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the pulse more easily felt in arteries close to the skin?

    <p>Because they can be gently pressed against a bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pulse rate reflect in the body?

    <p>How well cardiovascular system is meeting body's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is body temperature measured least accurately?

    <p>Axilla (underarm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important guideline for taking a rectal temperature?

    <p>Avoid taking the temperature on a person who has had rectal surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an axillary temperature taken?

    <p>By taking it only when other sites can be used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When counting a pulse, what is considered a sign of a weak pulse amplitude?

    <p>1+ (weak, diminished)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the radial artery located for taking a pulse?

    <p>Opposite side of the thumb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about apical pulse is correct?

    <p>Taken with a stethoscope over the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it indicate if the radial pulse is less than the apical pulse?

    <p>Weak heart contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal adult diastolic blood pressure range?

    <p>$60-90$mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not contribute to blood pressure?

    <p>Respiratory rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would a respiratory rate below 12 breaths per minute indicate?

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

    What does hypertension refer to in terms of blood pressure?

    <p>Measurements above normal systolic or diastolic pressures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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