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NCLEX/HESI Vital Signs Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which vital sign change is most associated with dehydration?✔✔Increased heart rate
Which vital sign is affected by orthostatic hypotension?✔✔Blood pressure
Which vital sign should be reassessed 15 minutes after giving an antipyretic?✔✔Temperature
What is the normal range for pulse pressure in adults?✔✔30 to 40 mmHg
Which vital sign provides the best indicator of perfusion to vital organs?✔✔Blood pressure
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What is the correct term for difficulty breathing?✔✔Dyspnea
Which vital sign would you expect to decrease with hypothermia?✔✔Heart rate
What is the normal range for mean arterial pressure (MAP) in adults?✔✔70 to 100 mmHg
Which vital sign is measured at the temporal artery site on the forehead?✔✔Temperature
What is the most reliable method to confirm adequate ventilation?✔✔Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
Which vital sign is most likely to increase with pain?✔✔Heart rate
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