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

When is blood pressure lower according to the text?

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

What is the proper name for a blood pressure cuff?

<p>Sphygmomanometer (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Korotkoff Phase III sounds?

<p>Distinct, crisp, and louder (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What are the vital signs that must be measured accurately?

<p>Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure (C)</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 (D)</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) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can affect vital signs?

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

What is hypothermia?

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

How is body temperature measured in the tympanic site?

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

What causes a pulse to be felt at an artery?

<p>Contraction of muscles during exercise (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is body temperature measured least accurately?

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

How is an axillary temperature taken?

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

Where is the radial artery located for taking a pulse?

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

Which statement about apical pulse is correct?

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

What is the normal adult diastolic blood pressure range?

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

Which factor does not contribute to blood pressure?

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

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

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

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