Vital Signs - Pretest Posttest Questions

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Vital Signs - Pretest / Posttest Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

What should you do before measuring oral temperature?✔✔ A. Ask if the patient ate or drank in the last 15 minutes

• Have patient lie flat
• Ensure the cuff fits
• Use the radial site

A pulse oximeter measures:

• Respiratory rate

✔✔ B. Oxygen saturation

• Heart rhythm
• Blood pressure

Which respiratory pattern is described as rapid and deep breathing?✔✔ A. Hyperventilation

• Apnea 1 / 3

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• Bradypnea
• Cheyne-Stokes

What is the expected respiratory rate range for a healthy adult?

• 8–14 breaths/min

✔✔ B. 12–20 breaths/min

• 20–30 breaths/min
• 30–40 breaths/min

Which pulse site is best during CPR for an adult?

• Radial
• Femoral

✔✔ C. Carotid

• Apical

Which blood pressure reading suggests hypotension?✔✔ A. 85/55 mmHg

• 115/75 mmHg 2 / 3

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• 130/85 mmHg
• 140/90 mmHg

If a patient has a weak and thready pulse, it likely indicates:

✔✔ A. Decreased cardiac output

• High fever
• Normal blood flow
• Hypertension

Which thermometer is most appropriate for an infant under 3 months?✔✔ A. Rectal

• Oral
• Axillary
• Tympanic

How long should you count a regular radial pulse?

• 10 seconds
• 15 seconds
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