1. Which of these measurements are included in vital sign monitoring?

1. respiratory rate
2. blood glucose
3. temperature
4. urine output

2. What is the normal respiratory rate for a toddler?

1. 20–40 bpm
2. 24–40 bpm
3. 30–40 bpm
4. 22–34 bpm

3. How long should a pulse rate be counted for?

1. 15 seconds
2. 1 minute
3. 30 seconds
4. 2 minutes

4. What can affect pulse oximetry readings?

1. dark nail varnish
2. cool limbs
3. high temperatures
4. cardiac arrhythmias
5. SpO₂ readings below 80%

5. In blood pressure monitoring what percentage of the arm circumference should the cuff bladder be?

1. 40%
2. 100%
3. 80%
4. 10%

6. When taking a manual blood pressure which artery do you palpate?

1. brachial
2. radial
3. femoral
4. carotid

7. Where do you measure capillary refill time?

1. medial aspect of antecubital fossa
2. earlobe
3. upper part of the chest
4. nailbed
5. padded area fingertip

8. Which temperature indicates a pyrexia?

1. 37.5–38.5°C
2. 36.0–37.5°C
3. 37.0–38.0°C
4. 38.0–39.0°C

9. What is the best time of day to do a urinalysis sample?

1. mid-morning
2. before bed
3. after breakfast
4. first thing in the morning

10. As a student nurse if you record an abnormal clinical measurement would you?

1. Document this in the patients notes.
2. Call the doctor immediately.
3. Inform a health care assistant.
4. Inform a senior nurse or your mentor.