CMT Vital Signs and Physical Assessment

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

60–100 beats per minute

Answer

40–60 beats per minute

Answer

100–120 beats per minute

Answer

120–140 beats per minute

Question 2

Which site is most commonly used to assess pulse in an unresponsive adult?

Accepted Answer

Carotid artery

Answer

Radial artery

Answer

Brachial artery

Answer

Femoral artery

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer

Normal

Answer

Elevated

Answer

Stage 2 hypertension

Question 4

What is the normal respiratory rate for a resting adult?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths/min

Answer

6–10 breaths/min

Answer

22–28 breaths/min

Answer

30–36 breaths/min

Question 5

Which thermometer site provides the most accurate core body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Rectal

Answer

Axillary

Answer

Oral

Answer

Tympanic

Question 6

When measuring blood pressure, the cuff should be placed approximately how far above the antecubital fossa?

Accepted Answer

1 inch (2.5 cm)

Answer

3 inches (7.5 cm)

Answer

5 inches (12.5 cm)

Answer

At the antecubital fossa