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Vital Signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration,
Blood Pressure & Pain Scale UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the five common vital signs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Temperature, Pulse Rate (HR),
Respiratory Rate (RR), Blood Pressure (BP), Pain Scale



What is the average normal body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 98.6°F or 37°C



What regulates body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - The hypothalamus



What is hyperthermia? - CORRECT ANSWER - An elevated body temperature



What is hypothermia? - CORRECT ANSWER - A body temperature below normal


What happens to O2 consumption and CO2 production with a 1°C rise in temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They both rise by 10%



Which temperature measurement site is most acceptable for alert adults? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Oral cavity


Which temperature measurement site is considered closest to core temperature? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rectal



What is the normal pulse rate for adults? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60-100 beats per minute



What is tachycardia? - CORRECT ANSWER - A heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute

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