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NCLEX Mastery: Vital Signs & Core ConceptsVersión en línea NCLEX-style nursing questions to test key concepts. por Courtney P 1 What is the normal adult resting heart rate range? a 60-100 bpm b 100-140 bpm c 40-60 bpm d 110-160 bpm 2 Which site is most used for apical pulse assessment? a Carotid artery b Femoral artery c Radial artery d Apex of the heart 3 Tachycardia is defined as: a Normal pulse b Heart rate under 60 bpm c Irregular rhythm d Heart rate over 100 bpm 4 Which factor most commonly elevates blood pressure acutely? a Hypothermia b Hypovolemia c Low sodium intake d Anxiety or stress 5 Normal adult respiratory rate range is: a 12-20 breaths per minute b 40-50 bpm c 25-30 bpm d 6-8 bpm 6 Which device measures oxygen saturation? a Stethoscope b Thermometer c Sphygmomanometer d Pulse oximeter 7 Which term describes rapid breathing? a Tachypnea b Bradypnea c Apnea d Hyperpnea 8 Hypertension is most accurately defined as: a Any BP over 100/60 b Systolic ≤ 90 c Systolic ≥ 130 or diastolic ≥ 80 mm Hg d Diastolic ≤ 50 9 Which tympanic temperature approximates core temperature most closely? a Tympanic membrane b Oral c Axillary d Rectal 10 Rectal temperatures are typically: a About 1°F higher than oral b About 1°F lower than oral c Exactly the same as oral d 2-3°F higher than oral 11 Hypothermia risk is highest in which patient group? a Young children only b Athletes after exercise c Healthy adults at rest d Elderly or post-op patients 12 Which pulse site is commonly used to assess rate and rhythm? a Carotid artery b Radial artery c Dorsalis pedis d Femoral artery 13 Pulse deficit is defined as: a Difference between inspiration and expiration b Difference between apical and peripheral pulse c Difference between left and right pulse d Difference between systolic and diastolic BP 14 Which factor can cause a false low blood pressure reading? a Cuff over clothing b Cuff size too small c Patient calm and relaxed d Patient lying supine 15 Korotkoff sounds are heard during: a Pulse palpation b ORT interpretation c Auscultation of the heart d BP measurement with cuff deflation 16 Which is a common sign of fever in infection? a Pyrexia b Hypothermia c Anuria d Hypoglycemia 17 Which vital sign is often called the fifth vital sign in pain assessment? a Respiration b Pain level c Oxygen saturation d Temperature 18 Which method best reduces risk when measuring BP? a BP cuff on bare skin only b Record while talking to patient c Have patient rest quietly for 5 minutes d Take immediately after activity 19 A pulse rate of 54 bpm is termed: a Tachycardia b Normocardic c Dysrhythmic d Bradycardia 20 Which temperature site is least affected by environment? a Axillary b Oral c Temporal d Rectal 21 Which intervention helps reduce fever? a Antihistamines b Antacids c Antipyretics d Laxatives 22 Which site is used to measure an apical rhythm? a Radial artery b Femoral artery c Apex of the heart d Carotid artery 23 Bradypnea is defined as: a Fast breathing b No breathing c Irregular breathing d Slow breathing 24 Which factor can cause pulse rate to increase? a Pain b Hydration only c Sleepiness d Low ambient temperature 25 Which is not a normal site for measuring blood pressure? a Brachial artery in arm b Antecubital fossa c Radial artery d Neck artery (carotid) routinely 26 Which condition is associated with hypotension? a Tremor b Hypertension c Tachycardia d Shock 27 Respiration rate should be counted for: a 60 seconds and multiplied by 3 b 5 minutes c 30 seconds and multiplied by 2 d Inhalation only 28 Which tool is used to listen to lung sounds? a Thermometer b Sphygmomanometer c Otoscope d Stethoscope 29 Which condition increases oxygen demand and heart rate? a Fever b Hypervolemia c Hypoglycemia d Hypothermia 30 Pain assessment includes all but which element? a Quality b Location c Color preference d Intensity 31 Which is a normal pulse rhythm descriptor? a Chaotic b Doppler-only c Regular d No pulse 32 Which nursing action reduces temperature loss? a Dress in light clothing and keep room warm b Open window c Increase room drafts d Expose skin to cold air 33 Which valve/reading combination is correct for BP? a MAP/HR b Pulse/volume c Diastolic/systolic d Systolic/diastolic 34 Which statement about oral temperatures is true? a Usually 0.5-1°F lower than rectal b Unreliable c Higher than rectal d Same as rectal 35 Which body system primarily controls respiration? a Brainstem (medulla/pons) b Frontal lobe c Hypothalamus d Cerebellum 36 Which action best ensures accuracy of BP reading? a Arm supported at heart level b Cuff loosely on arm c Patient standing d Cuff over clothing 37 Which is a common cause of irregular pulse? a Hypothyroidism only b Normal aging c Dysrhythmia d Stable hypertension 38 Which pulse site is not peripheral? a Radial b Posterior tibial c Carotid d Apical (cardiac) pulse 39 Which temperature change is typical with infection? a Hypothermia b Hyperglycemia c Hypovolemia d Fever (pyrexia) 40 Which is not a vital sign? a Glucose level b Pulse c Respiration d Temperature

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NCLEX Mastery: Vital Signs & Core ConceptsVersión en línea

por Courtney P

What is the normal adult resting heart rate range?

Which site is most used for apical pulse assessment?

Tachycardia is defined as:

Which factor most commonly elevates blood pressure acutely?

Normal adult respiratory rate range is:

Which device measures oxygen saturation?

Which term describes rapid breathing?

Hypertension is most accurately defined as:

Which tympanic temperature approximates core temperature most closely?

Rectal temperatures are typically:

Hypothermia risk is highest in which patient group?

Which pulse site is commonly used to assess rate and rhythm?

Pulse deficit is defined as:

Which factor can cause a false low blood pressure reading?

Korotkoff sounds are heard during:

Which is a common sign of fever in infection?

Which vital sign is often called the fifth vital sign in pain assessment?

Which method best reduces risk when measuring BP?

A pulse rate of 54 bpm is termed:

Which temperature site is least affected by environment?

Which intervention helps reduce fever?

Which site is used to measure an apical rhythm?

Bradypnea is defined as:

Which factor can cause pulse rate to increase?

Which is not a normal site for measuring blood pressure?

Which condition is associated with hypotension?

Respiration rate should be counted for:

Which tool is used to listen to lung sounds?

Which condition increases oxygen demand and heart rate?

Pain assessment includes all but which element?

Which is a normal pulse rhythm descriptor?

Which nursing action reduces temperature loss?

Which valve/reading combination is correct for BP?

Which statement about oral temperatures is true?

Which body system primarily controls respiration?

Which action best ensures accuracy of BP reading?

Which is a common cause of irregular pulse?

Which pulse site is not peripheral?

Which temperature change is typical with infection?

Which is not a vital sign?