Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) AMCA Practice Exam

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Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

Heart rate
Respiratory rate
Weight
Blood pressure

The correct answer is: Weight

Weight is not classified as a vital sign. Vital signs are key indicators of a person's basic physiological status and typically include heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature. These measurements help healthcare providers assess the health of a patient, identify any urgent medical conditions, and monitor the body's essential functions. Weight, while an important measurement in a healthcare context, does not directly reflect immediate physiological status and is therefore categorized differently. It can provide useful information regarding overall health, nutritional status, or fluid balance, but it does not serve as an indicator of vital systems like the heart, lungs, or circulation does.