Vital Signs

Question 1

What is the normal range for temperature taken at the ear?

Answer 1

ear / tympanic membrane

96.6° - 99.7° F

Question 2

What is the normal range for temperature taken orally?

Answer 2

mouth / orally

97.6° - 99.6° F

Question 3

What is the normal range for temperature taken at the armpit?

Answer 3

armpit / axillary

96.6 - 98.6° F

Question 4

What is the normal range for temperature taken at the rectum?

Answer 4

rectum / rectal

98.6 - 100.6

Question 5

What is the normal range for temperature taken at the forehead?

Answer 5

forehead / temporal artery

97.2 - 100.1

Question 6

What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?

Answer 6

Systolic
90-119
and
60-79
Diastolic

Question 7

What is the normal range of heart rate (pulse) for adults?

Answer 7

60-100 bpm

Question 8

What is the normal range for respiratory rate for adults?

Answer 8

RR:
12-20 breaths per minute

Question 9

LOW (Hypotensive)
Blood Pressure
(range)

Answer 9

Systolic
< 90 mm Hg
or
< 60 mm Hg
Diastolic

Question 10

Elevated Blood Pressure
(range)

Answer 10

Systolic
120-129 mm Hg
and
< 80 mm Hg
Diastolic

Question 11

Hypertensive Crisis
Blood Pressure
(range)

Answer 11

Systolic
above 180 mm Hg
— or —
Diastolic
above 120 mm Hg

book says, “and/or”

Question 12

Stage 1 Hypertension
Blood Pressure
(range)

Answer 12

Systolic
130-139 mm Hg
or
80-89 mm Hg
Diastolic

Question 13

Stage 2 Hypertension
Blood Pressure
(range)

Answer 13

Systolic
≥ 140 mm Hg
or
≥ 90 mm Hg
Diastolic