Domain 1: Vital Signs UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
vital signs Measurements of the body's most basic functions and useful in detecting or
monitoring medical problems.
Vital signs include 1. BP
2. HR
3. Respiration
4. Temperature
Normal ranges of vital signs in adult BP:B 90/60 - 120/80 mmHg
PULSE: 60-100
BREATHS: 12-18
TEMP: 97.8-99.1 degrees
Blood pressure the pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels
Instrument used to measure BP sphygmomanometer
what units is BP measured in? millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Factors affecting blood pressure Age, gender, race
Circadian rhythm
Food intake
Exercise
Weight
Emotional state
Body position
Drugs/medications
Expected BP S: less than 120
D: less than 80
Elevated BP S: 120-129
D: 80-89
High BP stage 1 S: 130-139
D: 80-89
High BP stage 2 S: 140+
D: 90+
High BP stage 3 S: 180+
D: 120+
CORRECT Answers
vital signs Measurements of the body's most basic functions and useful in detecting or
monitoring medical problems.
Vital signs include 1. BP
2. HR
3. Respiration
4. Temperature
Normal ranges of vital signs in adult BP:B 90/60 - 120/80 mmHg
PULSE: 60-100
BREATHS: 12-18
TEMP: 97.8-99.1 degrees
Blood pressure the pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels
Instrument used to measure BP sphygmomanometer
what units is BP measured in? millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Factors affecting blood pressure Age, gender, race
Circadian rhythm
Food intake
Exercise
Weight
Emotional state
Body position
Drugs/medications
Expected BP S: less than 120
D: less than 80
Elevated BP S: 120-129
D: 80-89
High BP stage 1 S: 130-139
D: 80-89
High BP stage 2 S: 140+
D: 90+
High BP stage 3 S: 180+
D: 120+
