Vital Signs Jeopardy

Pulse

100

What is the other term for an increased pulse?

Tachycardia 

200

What is the type of pulse measured when a person has been sitting for several minutes?

Resting Pulse 

300

Give an example of a pulse point? (Where a pulse can be taken)

Carotid artery (neck), radial (wrist), brachial (inner arm)

Respiration

100

What is respiration?

A person taking in oxygen (breathing in) and releasing carbon dioxide (breathing out)

200

What is the normal range of breaths for an adult?

12-20 breaths/min

300

What are some parts of the respiratory system?

Lungs, bronchioles, alveoli, mouth, nose

Blood Pressure

100

Blood pressure is measured in this unit?

Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

200

High blood pressure is also known by this medical term

Hypertension

300

What is a normal blood pressure?

120/80 mmHg 

Temperature

100

Where is tympanic temperature taken?

The ear

200

Can you take temperature after just eating or drinking?

No, you need to wait 15 minutes

300

Fill in the blank: A _____________ is used to take temperature

Thermometer