Basic Nursing Skills Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring

Question 1

What is the normal adult resting heart rate range?

Accepted Answer

60–100 bpm

Answer

A normal adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute.

Question 2

Which site is most commonly used to assess an adult's pulse?

Accepted Answer

Radial artery

Answer

The radial artery at the wrist is the most accessible and commonly used site for routine pulse assessment in adults.

Question 3

What is the normal adult respiratory rate at rest?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths/min

Answer

Normal adult respiratory rate at rest is 12–20 breaths per minute.

Question 4

A blood pressure reading of 142/92 mmHg in an adult is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 Hypertension

Answer

Per AHA guidelines, a BP of 130–139/80–89 mmHg is Stage 1 Hypertension; 142/92 falls in Stage 2 range — actually 140+ systolic places it in Stage 2, so the correct answer is Stage 2 Hypertension.

Question 5

When auscultating blood pressure, the first Korotkoff sound heard represents:

Accepted Answer

Systolic pressure

Answer

The first Korotkoff sound (tapping) heard as cuff pressure is released represents the systolic blood pressure.

Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test

Basic Nursing Skills Practice Test

Basic Nursing Skills Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring