Measuring Vital Signs

The diastolic measurement occurs when the heart is

An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called what?

(a)  

Which method of measuring body temperature is most accurate?

If a BP is 135/68 what is the pulse pressure?

(a)  

What is the normal range for systolic BP? Diastolic?

Which of the following is considered in most health care agencies as the 5th vital sign?

Which of the of the following measurements would you immediately report to the nurse?

Mrs. McFlurry tells you she is having difficulty breathing. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse aide measure:

While ambulating Mr. Stokes, he tells you that he is feeling faint. After sitting him in a chair, the nurse aide should check his:

What is the normal range for respirations?