Question 1

Convert 36.8ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF. (round to the nearest tenth)

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Question 2

Which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute?

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A)   80-160
B)   75-130
C)   55-110
D)   60-100
E)   85-150F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is important when using a tympanic thermometer?

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A)   Shake the thermometer down to a reading between 96.0ºF and 97.0ºF
B)   Remove the thermometer from the recharging unit and put it in the ear before the light goes on
C)   Attach a disposable sheath and place the thermometer snugly in the ear
D)   Pull the ear down and forward for an adult
E)   Wait at least 15 minutes after a patient has been eating, drinking, or smokingF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Convert 99.0ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

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Question 5

Temperature can be measured in degrees ________ (°F) or degrees Celsius (centigrade; °C).

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Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of aneroid sphygmomanometers?

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A)   They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.
B)   They provide a digital readout of the blood pressure.
C)   They are least likely to give an accurate reading.
D)   They are very costly.
E)   They are no longer being manufactured.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The last tapping sound heard when taking the blood pressure is the ____.

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A)   systolic pressure
B)   auscultated pressure
C)   pressure point
D)   diastolic pressure
E)   palpated pressureF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The ________ thermometer is designed for use in the ear and measures infrared energy emitted from the eardrum.

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Question 9

The pulse of adults is generally measured at the ________ artery, where it can be felt in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist.

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Question 10

Which of the following is important when putting on a blood pressure cuff?

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A)   Place the blood pressure cuff over the patient's sleeve
B)   Locate the popliteal artery
C)   Position the cuff so that the midline of the bladder is at the back of the elbow
D)   Make the bladder of the cuff encircles 50% to 60% the distance around the arm
E)   Position the cuff so the lower edge of the cuff is 1 inch above the antecubital spaceF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is part of the procedure for weighing a toddler?

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A)   Asking the parent to remove the toddler's clothing
B)   Asking the parent to leave the room
C)   Weighing the parent holding the toddler
D)   Measuring the weight to the nearest pound
E)   Asking the toddler to step on the scale, facing forwardF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Temperature can be measured in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees ________ (centigrade; °C).

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Question 13

An excessive rate and depth of breathing is called _______.

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Question 14

Which of the following is important when measuring an oral temperature?

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A)   The patient must be able to breathe through the nose.
B)   You should place the thermometer on top of the tongue and in the center.
C)   The patient should hold the thermometer between the teeth.
D)   You should wait 5 minutes after a patient eats or drinks before taking the temperature.
E)   You should ask the patient to lie on the left side.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D) A

Question 15

The ________ scanner is a noninvasive and quick procedure for taking temperatures by stroking the thermometer across the forehead, crossing over the temporal artery.

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Question 16

Mrs. Reeves is a 57-year-old patient who was brought to the office because she has been having frequent dizzy spells. In addition to the routine vital signs, which of the following would you expect the physician to ask you to perform for this patient?

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A)   Pupil reactivity
B)   Elbow and knee reflexes
C)   Postural vital signs
D)   Capillary refill time
E)   Gait testsF) C) and E)
G) A) and B) C

Question 17

The armpit is also called the ________.

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Question 18

What is the medical term for deep snoring or rattling sounds that are associated with asthma?

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A)   Hyperventilation
B)   Dyspnea
C)   Tachypnea
D)   Rhonchi
E)   RalesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

What is the definition of tachypnea?

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A)   Normal breathing
B)   Rapid breathing
C)   Deep or labored breathing
D)   Difficult or painful breathing
E)   Lack of breathingF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   Placing a disposable towel on the scale
B)   Asking the patient to step on the back of the scale and lean forward
C)   Placing the lower weight at the lowest number until the balance indicator drops to the bottom
D)   Moving the upper weight slowly to the left
E)   Moving all the weights to the right side to see whether the scale is in balanceF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

Convert 36.8ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF. (round to the nearest tenth)

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Which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute?

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Which of the following is important when using a tympanic thermometer?

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Convert 99.0ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

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Temperature can be measured in degrees ________ (°F) or degrees Celsius (centigrade; °C).

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Which of the following is a characteristic of aneroid sphygmomanometers?

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The last tapping sound heard when taking the blood pressure is the ____.

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The ________ thermometer is designed for use in the ear and measures infrared energy emitted from the eardrum.

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The pulse of adults is generally measured at the ________ artery, where it can be felt in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist.

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Which of the following is important when putting on a blood pressure cuff?

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Which of the following is part of the procedure for weighing a toddler?

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Temperature can be measured in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees ________ (centigrade; °C).

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An excessive rate and depth of breathing is called _______.

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Which of the following is important when measuring an oral temperature?

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The ________ scanner is a noninvasive and quick procedure for taking temperatures by stroking the thermometer across the forehead, crossing over the temporal artery.

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Mrs. Reeves is a 57-year-old patient who was brought to the office because she has been having frequent dizzy spells. In addition to the routine vital signs, which of the following would you expect the physician to ask you to perform for this patient?

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The armpit is also called the ________.

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What is the medical term for deep snoring or rattling sounds that are associated with asthma?

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What is the definition of tachypnea?

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Which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult?

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