NR 302 Vital Signs Adapt for Exam 2
Questions with Correct Answers 2026
Pulse rate normally varies with age, being_in infancy and childhood and
_-with age.
The rate also varies with gender. After puberty, have a slightly faster rate than - CORRECT ANSWER -
RAPID
DECREASING
FEMALES
MALES
Which blood pressureZreadingZis most indicative of hypertension stage 2 according to the American Heart
Association? - CORRECT ANSWER -BP 140/90
The nurse recognizes that with a blood pressure reading of 120/90, the 90 reflects what physiologic actio
n? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pressure present when the ventricles are at rest
When should an examiner take vital signs? Select all that apply. -ZCORRECT ANSWER -
As ordered by a provider
Before and after surgical or diagnosticZprocedures
Upon admission
Place the temperature routes and baseline temperatures in the correct category. - CORRECT ANSWER -
99.6 °F:
RECTAL
TYMPANIC
98.6 °F:
ORAL
97.6 °F:
TEMPORAL
AXILLARY
, Which is the best site for finding a pulse quickly? - CORRECT ANSWER -CAROTID
Which client should not have their blood pressure taken in their right arm? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Burns to the rightZupper arm
A cast placed on the right forearm
Previous rightZmastectomy with lymph nodes removed
The client's oxygen saturation is 92% according to the pulse oximeter. The client is breathing easily on roo
m air.
WhatZshould the examiner do first? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reposition the pulse oximeter and recheck results
When measuring blood pressure, the first sound heard indicates which component of the blood pressure
reading? - CORRECT ANSWER -Systolic pressure
Which temperatures areZwithin the normal range for a young adult? SelectZall that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Axillary 97.6 °F
Tympanic 99.5 °F
Rectal 99.2 °F
Temporal 97.6Z°F
Oral 98.6 °F
When assessing the pain of a client admitted with cancer, which question will measure the quality of the
pain? - CORRECT ANSWER -How would you describe your pain?
AZnurse obtained an adult client's pulse and found the rate to be 116 beats per minute. How should this fi
nding be reported? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tachycardia
For infants, auscultate the pulse for - CORRECT ANSWER -APICAL
MINUTE
Questions with Correct Answers 2026
Pulse rate normally varies with age, being_in infancy and childhood and
_-with age.
The rate also varies with gender. After puberty, have a slightly faster rate than - CORRECT ANSWER -
RAPID
DECREASING
FEMALES
MALES
Which blood pressureZreadingZis most indicative of hypertension stage 2 according to the American Heart
Association? - CORRECT ANSWER -BP 140/90
The nurse recognizes that with a blood pressure reading of 120/90, the 90 reflects what physiologic actio
n? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pressure present when the ventricles are at rest
When should an examiner take vital signs? Select all that apply. -ZCORRECT ANSWER -
As ordered by a provider
Before and after surgical or diagnosticZprocedures
Upon admission
Place the temperature routes and baseline temperatures in the correct category. - CORRECT ANSWER -
99.6 °F:
RECTAL
TYMPANIC
98.6 °F:
ORAL
97.6 °F:
TEMPORAL
AXILLARY
, Which is the best site for finding a pulse quickly? - CORRECT ANSWER -CAROTID
Which client should not have their blood pressure taken in their right arm? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Burns to the rightZupper arm
A cast placed on the right forearm
Previous rightZmastectomy with lymph nodes removed
The client's oxygen saturation is 92% according to the pulse oximeter. The client is breathing easily on roo
m air.
WhatZshould the examiner do first? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Reposition the pulse oximeter and recheck results
When measuring blood pressure, the first sound heard indicates which component of the blood pressure
reading? - CORRECT ANSWER -Systolic pressure
Which temperatures areZwithin the normal range for a young adult? SelectZall that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Axillary 97.6 °F
Tympanic 99.5 °F
Rectal 99.2 °F
Temporal 97.6Z°F
Oral 98.6 °F
When assessing the pain of a client admitted with cancer, which question will measure the quality of the
pain? - CORRECT ANSWER -How would you describe your pain?
AZnurse obtained an adult client's pulse and found the rate to be 116 beats per minute. How should this fi
nding be reported? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tachycardia
For infants, auscultate the pulse for - CORRECT ANSWER -APICAL
MINUTE
