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What is the primary method of heat loss in the human body?
What is the primary method of heat loss in the human body?
- Evaporation
- Convection
- Conduction
- Radiation (correct)
Which of the following decreases respiration rate?
Which of the following decreases respiration rate?
- Sleep (correct)
- Anxiety
- Exercise
- Fever
What does the systolic blood pressure represent?
What does the systolic blood pressure represent?
- Pressure during ventricular contraction (correct)
- Pressure during ventricular relaxation
- Diastolic pressure
- Average arterial pressure
What is the term for a pulse rate above 100 beats per minute?
What is the term for a pulse rate above 100 beats per minute?
Which site is NOT recommended for temperature measurement in infants?
Which site is NOT recommended for temperature measurement in infants?
What is the normal cardiac output in liters per minute?
What is the normal cardiac output in liters per minute?
Which factor decreases blood viscosity?
Which factor decreases blood viscosity?
What is the term for the amount of blood pumped by the heart per beat?
What is the term for the amount of blood pumped by the heart per beat?
What causes orthostatic hypotension?
What causes orthostatic hypotension?
Which type of respiration is characterized as regular and noiseless?
Which type of respiration is characterized as regular and noiseless?
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Normal adult body temperature
Normal adult body temperature
The average temperature range for a healthy adult, typically between 36.4°C and 37.2°C.
Body temperature regulation
Body temperature regulation
The control of body temperature, primarily managed by the hypothalamus in the brain.
Normal adult respiratory rate
Normal adult respiratory rate
The typical number of breaths per minute for a healthy adult, usually 12-20 breaths per minute.
Orthopnea
Orthopnea
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Tachycardia
Tachycardia
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Radial Pulse
Radial Pulse
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What increases pulse rate?
What increases pulse rate?
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Normal Diastolic Blood Pressure
Normal Diastolic Blood Pressure
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What affects blood viscosity?
What affects blood viscosity?
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Cardiac Output
Cardiac Output
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Study Notes
Vital Signs Multiple Choice Questions
- Normal Adult Body Temperature Range: 36.4-37.2°C
- Brain Region Regulating Body Temperature: Hypothalamus
- Primary Method of Heat Loss: Radiation
- Temperature Measurement Site NOT Recommended for Infants: Oral
- Normal Adult Respiratory Rate: 12-20 breaths/minute
- Term for Difficulty Breathing When Lying Flat: Orthopnea
- Factor Decreasing Respiration Rate: Sleep
- Term for Pulse Rate Above 100 Beats per Minute: Tachycardia
- Factor Decreasing Blood Pressure: Fasting
- Systolic Blood Pressure Represents: Pressure during ventricular contraction
- Method of Taking Pulse That Is NOT: Observation
- Normal Adult Pulse Range: 60-100 bpm
- Difference Between Systolic and Diastolic Pressure Called: Pulse pressure
- Condition Indicated by Blood Pressure 140/90 mmHg or Higher: Hypertension
- Factor Increasing Body Temperature: Shivering
- Definition of Respiration: Exchange of O2 and CO2
- Main Respiratory Center in the Brain: Medulla Oblongata
- Term for Temporary Cessation of Breathing: Apnea
- Pulse Site Located on the Wrist: Radial
- Factor Increasing Pulse Rate: Stress
- Normal Diastolic Blood Pressure Range for Adults: Less than 80 mmHg
- Thing That Does Not Affect Blood Viscosity: Elasticity
- Normal Cardiac Output (in liters per minute): 5-8 L/min
- Definition of Bradypnea: Respiratory rate below 12 breaths/min
- Term for Amount of Blood Pumped by Heart per Beat: Stroke volume
- Cause of Orthostatic Hypotension: Standing up quickly
- Factor Decreasing Blood Viscosity: Low plasma protein
- Apical Pulse Measures: Heartbeat at the apex of the heart
- Regular and Noiseless Respiration Type: Eupnea
- Primary Unit of Blood Pressure Measurement: mmHg
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Test your knowledge on vital signs including normal ranges for temperature, pulse, and respiratory rates. This quiz also covers definitions and terms related to vital sign measurements and conditions. Perfect for nursing students or anyone interested in healthcare.
