CPCT Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring 2

Question 1

What is the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Rectal thermometer

Answer

Oral thermometer

Answer

Axillary thermometer

Answer

Temporal artery thermometer

Question 2

Which of the following represents a normal adult respiratory rate?

Accepted Answer

12–20 breaths per minute

Answer

6–10 breaths per minute

Answer

22–28 breaths per minute

Answer

30–36 breaths per minute

Question 3

When taking a manual blood pressure, the cuff should be inflated to approximately how many mmHg above the expected systolic pressure?

Accepted Answer

30 mmHg

Answer

10 mmHg

Answer

20 mmHg

Answer

50 mmHg

Question 4

A patient's blood pressure is 88/56 mmHg and they appear pale and diaphoretic. This presentation most likely suggests:

Accepted Answer

Hypotension and possible shock

Answer

Hypertensive crisis

Answer

Normal postoperative finding

Answer

Orthostatic hypotension only

Question 5

Which pulse characteristic should be documented along with rate when reporting to a nurse?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm and strength

Answer

Color and warmth of the skin

Answer

Patient's pain level only

Answer

Patient's position during measurement

Question 6

Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a drop in systolic blood pressure of at least how many mmHg upon standing?

Accepted Answer

20 mmHg

Answer

5 mmHg

Answer

10 mmHg

Answer

40 mmHg