CKE Vital Signs and Basic Assessment

Question 1

What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

60–100 beats per minute

Answer

A normal adult resting heart rate falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute; values outside this range indicate bradycardia or tachycardia.

Question 2

According to current guidelines, a blood pressure reading is classified as normal when systolic is:

Accepted Answer

Less than 120 mmHg and diastolic less than 80 mmHg

Answer

The American Heart Association classifies normal blood pressure as systolic below 120 mmHg and diastolic below 80 mmHg.

Question 3

What is the normal respiratory rate range for a resting adult?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths per minute

Answer

A normal adult respiratory rate at rest is 12–20 breaths per minute; rates outside this range suggest bradypnea or tachypnea.

Question 4

Which temperature-taking route provides the most accurate measurement of core body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Rectal

Answer

Rectal temperature measurement is the most accurate reflection of core body temperature because the rectal vault is well-insulated and closely approximates internal temperature.

Question 5

What does the diastolic number in a blood pressure reading represent?

Accepted Answer

The pressure in the arteries between heartbeats when the heart is at rest

Answer

Diastolic pressure is the pressure remaining in the arteries when the heart muscle relaxes between beats.

CKE - Comprehensive Knowledge Exam Practice Test

CKE - Comprehensive Knowledge Exam Practice Test

CKE Vital Signs and Basic Assessment