1. What is the normal range of blood pressure for an adult?

A) 90/60 to 120/80 mmHg

B) 100/70 to 130/90 mmHg

C) 110/80 to 140/100 mmHg

D) 120/90 to 160/110 mmHg

Answer: A

Rationale: According to the American Heart Association, the normal

range of blood pressure for an adult is 90/60 to 120/80 mmHg. Higher or

lower values may indicate a health problem that needs medical attention.

2. How should you clean a wound before dressing it?

A) Use soap and water to gently wash the wound

B) Use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to disinfect the wound

C) Use sterile saline solution to irrigate the wound

D) Use antiseptic ointment to cover the wound

Answer: C

Rationale: The best way to clean a wound before dressing it is to use

sterile saline solution to irrigate the wound. This removes any debris,

bacteria, and dead tissue from the wound without damaging the healthy

tissue. Soap, water, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and antiseptic ointment

may cause irritation, inflammation, or allergic reactions.

3. What is the proper way to measure a patient's respiration rate?

A) Count the number of breaths in 15 seconds and multiply by 4

B) Count the number of breaths in 30 seconds and multiply by 2

C) Count the number of breaths in one minute

D) Any of the above methods are acceptable

Answer: D

Rationale: The respiration rate is the number of breaths a person takes per

minute. It can be measured by counting the number of times the chest rises

and falls in a given time period and multiplying by the appropriate factor.

Any of the methods above are acceptable, as long as they are done

consistently and accurately.

4. What is the difference between a tub bath and a bed bath?

A) A tub bath is done in a bathtub, while a bed bath is done in a shower

B) A tub bath is done for patients who can sit up, while a bed bath is done