Clinical Basics: Vital Signs

What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?

1. 100 to 140 beats per minute
2. 40 to 60 beats per minute
3. 20 to 40 beats per minute
4. 60 to 100 beats per minute

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

1. 4 to 8 breaths per minute
2. 40 to 60 breaths per minute
3. 12 to 20 breaths per minute
4. 25 to 35 breaths per minute

What is a normal body temperature?

1. About 40 °C
2. About 38.5 to 39.5 °C
3. About 36.5 to 37.5 °C
4. About 34 to 35 °C

Which blood pressure is considered optimal in adults?

1. Below 120/80 mmHg
2. 180/110 mmHg
3. 150/100 mmHg
4. 90/40 mmHg

In most guidelines, clinic blood pressure at or above which level defines hypertension?

1. 120/80 mmHg
2. 140/90 mmHg
3. 200/120 mmHg
4. 100/60 mmHg

What is a normal oxygen saturation (SpO₂) on room air in a healthy adult?

1. 50 to 60%
2. 80 to 85%
3. 95 to 100%
4. 70 to 75%

Which instrument measures blood pressure?

1. Thermometer
2. Stethoscope alone
3. Sphygmomanometer
4. Otoscope