Question

what are the cardinal vital signs?

temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and height
temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight
temperature, respirations, weight, and pulse
temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure

Explanation:

Define vital signs

Vital signs measure basic body functions.

Identify cardinal signs

The four primary vital signs are:

• Body temperature
• Pulse (heart rate)
• Respiration rate (breathing)
• Blood pressure

Evaluate the options

• Option 1 includes height, which is an anthropometric measurement, not a vital sign.
• Option 2 includes weight, which is also an anthropometric measurement.
• Option 3 includes weight.
• Option 4 correctly lists temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.

Answer:

• Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and height
• Temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight
• Temperature, respirations, weight, and pulse
• Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure (Correct answer)