Question 1

The apical pulse is taken over the ________, or the lower left corner of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The apical pulse is taken over the...

Question 2

A patient is ________ when he has a body temperature within his normal range.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient is ________ when he has...

Question 3

What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eupnea
B)   Tachypnea
C)   Hyperpnea
D)   Dyspnea
E)   ApneaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Adult height should be measured to the nearest ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sixteenth of an inch
B)   eighth of an inch
C)   quarter of an inch
D)   half-inch
E)   inchF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The ________ blood pressure is determined by listening with a stethoscope.

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The answer of The ________ blood pressure is determined by...

Question 6

An abnormally slow heart rate is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An abnormally slow heart rate is called...

Question 7

A patient just had a drink of cold water and you are getting ready to perform the vital signs and measurements. Which would be the best order?

Accepted Answer

A)   BP, P, R, Ht., Wt., T
B)   T, P, R, BP, Ht., Wt.
C)   BP, T, P, R, Ht., Wt.
D)   Ht., Wt., T, P, R, BP
E)   T, BP, R, P, Wt., Ht.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The usual ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   1:1
B)   2:1
C)   4:1
D)   6:1
E)   8:1F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following means lack of breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dyspnea
B)   Tachypnea
C)   Hyperpnea
D)   Eupnea
E)   ApneaF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Have the patient stand up
B)   Place the middle of the thermometer on the edge of the axilla
C)   Place the shaft of the thermometer facing forward
D)   Avoid pressing the patient's upper arm against his side
E)   Lubricate the thermometer before useF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

The medical term hyperpnea is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   normal breathing
B)   difficult or painful breathing
C)   the absence of breathing
D)   rapid and deep breathing
E)   slow breathingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Difficult or painful breathing is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Difficult or painful breathing is called ________....

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

The apical pulse is taken over the ________, or the lower left corner of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

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Which of the following means lack of breathing?

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The medical term hyperpnea is ____.

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The usual ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is ____.

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What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing?

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The ________ blood pressure is determined by listening with a stethoscope.

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Difficult or painful breathing is called ________.

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Adult height should be measured to the nearest ____.

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An abnormally slow heart rate is called ________.

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

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A patient is ________ when he has a body temperature within his normal range.

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A patient just had a drink of cold water and you are getting ready to perform the vital signs and measurements. Which would be the best order?

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

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Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

The apical pulse is taken over the ________, or the lower left corner of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

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Which of the following means lack of breathing?

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The medical term hyperpnea is ____.

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The usual ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is ____.

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What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing?

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The ________ blood pressure is determined by listening with a stethoscope.

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Difficult or painful breathing is called ________.

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Adult height should be measured to the nearest ____.

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An abnormally slow heart rate is called ________.

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

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A patient is ________ when he has a body temperature within his normal range.

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A patient just had a drink of cold water and you are getting ready to perform the vital signs and measurements. Which would be the best order?

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

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