Normal Adult Vital Signs
Purpose of this sheet: essential vital signs monitoring landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: Vital sign interpretation — accounting for age and context — is central to the clinical judgment assessed by the OIIQ. — Clinical landmarks — Blood pressure: 90/60 to 120/80 mmHg Heart rate: 60-100 bpm Respiratory rate: 12-20/min SpO2: >95% on room air Temperature: 36.1-37.2 °C (oral) — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, saturation, temperature, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.