1. Which one is a component of vital signs?
a)
Blood pressure
b)
Hemoglobin
c)
USG
d)
CBC
Answer:
Blood pressure
Explanation:
According to World Health Organization (WHO), vital signs include temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure—basic indicators of physiological status.
2. Normal adult body temperature is —
a)
35°C
b)
36.5–37.5°C
c)
38°C
d)
39°C
Answer:
36.5–37.5°C
Explanation:
WHO defines normal body temperature range as approximately 36.5–37.5°C; fever is usually >38°C.
3. Which vital sign is most affected in shock?
a)
Hearing
b)
Vision
c)
Blood pressure
d)
Reflex
Answer:
Blood pressure
Explanation:
In shock, BP falls due to inadequate circulation—this is a key diagnostic sign in emergency care.
4. Rapid thready pulse indicates —
a)
Shock
b)
Hypertension
c)
Normal condition
d)
Obesity
Answer:
Shock
Explanation:
A rapid, weak pulse indicates poor cardiac output, commonly seen in shock or hemorrhage.
5. Normal adult pulse rate is —
a)
40–60/min
b)
100–120/min
c)
120–140/min
d)
60–100/min
Answer:
60–100/min
Explanation:
Standard nursing guidelines recommend 60–100 bpm as normal adult pulse rate.
6. Respiratory rate in adult normally is —
a)
8–10/min
b)
12–20/min
c)
25–30/min
d)
30–40/min
Answer:
12–20/min
Explanation:
Normal adult respiration is 12–20 breaths/min, as per clinical standards.
7. Which condition causes increased body temperature?
a)
Infection
b)
Hypothermia
c)
Dehydration
d)
Shock
Answer:
Infection
Explanation:
Fever is commonly caused by infection due to immune response.
8. Which vital sign is absent in respiratory arrest?
a)
Respiration
b)
Pulse
c)
BP
d)
Temperature
Answer:
Respiration
Explanation:
Respiratory arrest = complete absence of breathing → emergency condition.
9. Low blood pressure is called —
a)
Hypertension
b)
Hypotension
c)
Hyperthermia
d)
Tachycardia
Answer:
Hypotension
Explanation:
Hypotension = BP <90/60 mmHg → may lead to shock.
10. High body temperature is termed as —
a)
Hyperthermia
b)
Hypothermia
c)
Bradycardia
d)
Hypotension
Answer:
Hyperthermia
Explanation:
Hyperthermia = elevated body temperature, often due to infection or environment.
11. Which instrument is used to measure BP?
a)
Thermometer
b)
Stethoscope
c)
Sphygmomanometer
d)
ECG
Answer:
Sphygmomanometer
Explanation:
BP is measured using sphygmomanometer + stethoscope.
আরও পড়ুন:
12. Fever with rash is seen in —
a)
Diabetes
b)
Measles
c)
Hypertension
d)
Asthma
Answer:
Measles
Explanation:
Measles presents with fever + rash → affects temperature (vital sign).
13. Which vital sign increases in dehydration?
a)
Vision
b)
Pulse
c)
Hearing
d)
Reflex
Answer:
Pulse
Explanation:
Dehydration → ↓ fluid → compensatory tachycardia (↑ pulse).
14. Normal BP in adult is —
a)
90/60 mmHg
b)
120/80 mmHg
c)
140/100 mmHg
d)
160/110 mmHg
Answer:
120/80 mmHg
Explanation:
WHO considers 120/80 mmHg as normal adult BP.
15. Absence of pulse indicates —
a)
Fever
b)
Cardiac arrest
c)
Hypertension
d)
Infection
Answer:
Cardiac arrest
Explanation:
No pulse = no cardiac output → life-threatening emergency.
16. Tachycardia means —
a)
Slow pulse
b)
Fast pulse
c)
Low BP
d)
High temperature
Answer:
Fast pulse
Explanation:
Tachycardia = pulse >100 bpm.
17. Bradycardia means —
a)
Fast pulse
b)
Slow pulse
c)
High BP
d)
Fever
Answer:
Slow pulse
Explanation:
Bradycardia = pulse <60 bpm.
18. Which vital sign is measured with thermometer?
a)
Pulse
b)
BP
c)
Temperature
d)
Respiration
Answer:
Temperature
Explanation:
Thermometer measures body temperature.
19. In shock, respiration becomes —
a)
Slow
b)
Fast
c)
Absent
d)
Normal
Answer:
Fast
Explanation:
Shock → hypoxia → compensatory tachypnea (rapid breathing).
20. According to nursing standard, vital signs should be checked —
a)
Only once
b)
Only before surgery
c)
Regularly and as needed
d)
Only in ICU
Answer:
Regularly and as needed
Explanation:
According to International Council of Nurses (ICN), continuous monitoring of vital signs is essential for patient safety and early detection of complications.