Basics
Normal Range
Tools
True/False
Other
100

What are the 4 main vital signs


who is Temp, pulse (heart rate), respiratory rate, and blood pressure

100

what is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

who is no more than 120/80 mm Hg but no less than 90/60 mm Hg
100
What is the instrument typically used to hear sounds within the body
Who is Stethoscope 
100
Earwax does not effect temperature readings through the ear
False
100
What is the process of inhaling & exhaling 
Who is respiration
200

what can be considered the 5th vital sign

who is pain/spo2

200

what is the normal range for Oral temperature

who is 97.6-99.6 Fahrenheit 

200
what is typically used to measure body temperature
who is thermometer
200
The brachial pulse is inside the elbow
true
200

difficulty breathing

who is Dyspnea

300
What is the most accurate way to measure body temperature
Who is rectal temperature
300
Normal Pulse 
who is 60-100 per minute 
300
What is used to examine the ears
Otoscope
300
The medical term for low blood pressure is hyper temperature
False
300
What does a blood prssure of 140/90 mm Hg or high mean?
Who is Hypertension
400
How to count respirations?
Count one full cycle of inhaling and exhaling for a minute
400
What is the normal respiratory rate 
Who is 12-20 per minute
400
What is used to monitor oxygen saturation?
Who is pulse oximeter
400
You shouldn't orally take the temperature of someone who is disorientated 
True 
400
Why may an older person may feel colder or have a colder body temperature?
Who is loss of protective fatty tissue
500
Why is it important for the CNA to take vitals correctly and thoroughly?
Vital signs could indicate life threatening issues, if not handled with precision it could be a matter of life or death
500
Normal Rectal Temperature 
who is 98.6-100.6 Fahrenheit 
500
What is the device used to measure blood pressure called?
Who is Sphygmomanometer
500
Dyspnea means difficulty breathing
True
500
What is the most common way to count pulse?
Who is Radial Pulse 
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