Which blood pressure reading is within the commonly expected range for a resting healthy adult?
Correct answer: A. 118/76 mmHg
- A. 118/76 mmHg
- B. 138/88 mmHg
- C. 156/94 mmHg
- D. sitio 176/102 mmHg
Explanation
A resting reading of 118/76 mmHg is within the commonly expected adult range. The other readings show progressively higher systolic or diastolic pressures and should be interpreted with repeated measurements and the clinical context.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Vital Signs and Monitoring
Vital signs include temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pain assessment. Coverage includes correct measurement sites and techniques, normal adult ranges, factors that alter readings, trends in patient observations, and the difference between an abnormal finding that needs reassessment and one requiring immediate reporting.
Practise Vital Signs and Monitoring
50 free Vital Signs and Monitoring MCQs from Fundamentals of Nursing, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Fundamentals of Nursing questions like this
Fundamentals of Nursing is on 9 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Vital Signs and Monitoring questions
A patient with suspected dengue has a blood pressure of 100/86 mmHg, pulse 118 beats per minute, cool skin and increasing weakness. Which action is most appropriate?
A patient with severe abdominal pain rates the pain as 9 out of 10 but has a normal blood pressure and pulse. Which nursing principle should guide the assessment?
A patient’s oxygen saturation is 93% on room air, down from 98% yesterday, but the patient is comfortable and speaking normally. What should the nurse do first?
Where should the nurse place the stethoscope to assess an adult patient’s apical pulse?
Which technique is correct when measuring tympanic temperature in a cooperative adult?
A postoperative patient is awake but cannot speak because of an endotracheal tube. Which method is most appropriate for assessing pain?