Question 1

Mrs. Anderson's oral temperature is 99   °\degree°  F. Dr. Xu requests that you record it in Celsius. What would that be?

Accepted Answer

A)   32.6   °\degree°  C
B)   37.8   °\degree°  C
C)   35.8   °\degree°  C
D)   37.2   °\degree°  C E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

A patient whose blood pressure is less than 90/50 mm Hg would be diagnosed with __________.

Accepted Answer

hypotension

Question 3

Discuss the OSHA guidelines for taking vital signs.

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Question 4

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the antecubital space?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apical
B)   Brachial
C)   Carotid
D)   Radial
E)   TemporalF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Your adult patient was recently diagnosed with COPD. Which would be the most accurate method of recording his temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oral
B)   Tympanic
C)   Axillary
D)   DisposableE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

An infant's pulse typically is taken by which method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Auscultating over the apex of the heart
B)   Palpating the brachial artery
C)   Palpating the carotid artery
D)   Auscultating the brachial arteryE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which site for taking an infant's body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?

Accepted Answer

A)   Axilla
B)   Tympanic membrane
C)   Sublingual
D)   Temporal arteryE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

A newborn is observed in the nursery with periodic episodes of not breathing. This is called

Accepted Answer

A)   bradypnea.
B)   apnea.
C)   hyperpnea.
D)   rales.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the throat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apical
B)   Brachial
C)   Carotid
D)   Radial
E)   TemporalF) B) and E)
G) C) and E) C

Question 10

The instrument that measures the volume of inspired and expired air is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   audiometer.
B)   spirometer.
C)   breathing machine.
D)   CPAP.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5   °\degree°  F is

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperpnea.
B)   pyrexia.
C)   pyuria.
D)   empyema. E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The internal functions of the body are constantly adapting and changing to keep the body in balance. Maintenance of this complex process is called

Accepted Answer

A)   diurnal rhythms.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   bounding back.
D)   intermittent relief.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The apical pulse should be measured if an irregular radial pulse beat is palpated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

What are the effects of using a blood pressure cuff that is one size larger than appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The systolic and diastolic can be lowered by as much as 5 mm Hg.
B)   The BP can be elevated by up to 6 mm Hg.
C)   The systolic will be elevated by up to 5 mm Hg, and the diastolic will remain the same.
D)   The diastolic will be lowered by up to 5 mm Hg, and the systolic will remain the same.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following respiration characteristics frequently occurs in patients with congestive heart failure and COPD?

Accepted Answer

A)   Orthopnea
B)   Wheezing
C)   Hyperventilation
D)   HyperpneaE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following systems requires the shortest length of time to obtain an accurate temperature reading?

Accepted Answer

A)   Digital thermometer
B)   Tympanic thermometer
C)   Temporal artery scanner
D)   Axillary thermometerE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following sites are typically used to obtain a pulse, heard with a stethoscope on young children and infants?

Accepted Answer

A)   The carotid artery
B)   The apical heart rate
C)   The radial artery
D)   The brachial pulseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The pulse rate may vary with the respiratory rate in pediatric patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which phase of sound is associated with a distinct, sharp tapping sound that continues rhythmically?

Accepted Answer

A)   Phase I
B)   Phase II
C)   Phase III
D)   Phase IV
E)   Phase VF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

When you are taking the pulse, where should you position the artery to be measured in relation to the level of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)   Above or at the same level
B)   Below or at the same level
C)   Only at the same level
D)   It does not matter as long as the patient is comfortable.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 24: Vital Signs

Mrs. Anderson's oral temperature is 99 °\degree° F. Dr. Xu requests that you record it in Celsius. What would that be?

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A patient whose blood pressure is less than 90/50 mm Hg would be diagnosed with __________.

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Discuss the OSHA guidelines for taking vital signs.

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Which of the following pulses is palpated in the antecubital space?

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Your adult patient was recently diagnosed with COPD. Which would be the most accurate method of recording his temperature?

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An infant's pulse typically is taken by which method?

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Which site for taking an infant's body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?

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A newborn is observed in the nursery with periodic episodes of not breathing. This is called

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Which of the following pulses is palpated in the throat?

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The instrument that measures the volume of inspired and expired air is called a(n)

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The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5 °\degree° F is

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The internal functions of the body are constantly adapting and changing to keep the body in balance. Maintenance of this complex process is called

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The apical pulse should be measured if an irregular radial pulse beat is palpated.

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What are the effects of using a blood pressure cuff that is one size larger than appropriate?

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Which of the following respiration characteristics frequently occurs in patients with congestive heart failure and COPD?

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Which of the following systems requires the shortest length of time to obtain an accurate temperature reading?

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Which of the following sites are typically used to obtain a pulse, heard with a stethoscope on young children and infants?

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The pulse rate may vary with the respiratory rate in pediatric patients.

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Which phase of sound is associated with a distinct, sharp tapping sound that continues rhythmically?

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When you are taking the pulse, where should you position the artery to be measured in relation to the level of the heart?

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