CKE Vital Signs and Basic Assessment 3

Question 1

A resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute in an adult is termed:

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia

Answer

Tachycardia is defined as a heart rate exceeding 100 bpm at rest and may indicate fever, dehydration, pain, cardiac conditions, or other underlying problems.

Question 2

A blood pressure of 180/120 mmHg is classified as a hypertensive crisis. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse or provider immediately for urgent evaluation

Answer

A reading of 180/120 mmHg or higher is a hypertensive crisis requiring immediate clinical evaluation to prevent end-organ damage.

Question 3

An adult patient has a temperature of 104°F (40°C). What is the most appropriate priority action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse or physician and initiate cooling measures as ordered

Answer

A temperature of 104°F indicates high-grade fever requiring prompt notification and active cooling measures to prevent febrile seizures or organ damage.

Question 4

A respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute in a resting adult is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Tachypnea

Answer

Tachypnea is defined as a respiratory rate above 20 breaths per minute at rest; it may indicate respiratory distress, fever, anxiety, or metabolic acidosis.

Question 5

Hypotension in adults is generally defined as a systolic blood pressure below:

Accepted Answer

90 mmHg

Answer

Hypotension is typically defined as systolic BP below 90 mmHg, though clinical context and the patient's baseline must also be considered.

CKE - Comprehensive Knowledge Exam Practice Test

CKE - Comprehensive Knowledge Exam Practice Test

CKE Vital Signs and Basic Assessment 3