Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of aneroid sphygmomanometers?

Accepted Answer

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) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

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

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Question 3

Which of the following is important when taking a rectal temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rinse the thermometer under water before inserting it
B)   Ask the patient to stand up and bend over
C)   Insert the thermometer 2 inches into the rectum
D)   Hold the thermometer in place while taking the temperature
E)   Use a disposable thermometerF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is an accurate statement about a stethoscope?

Accepted Answer

A)   The diaphragm is the cone-shaped side of the stethoscope chestpiece.
B)   The bell is best at amplifying low-pitched sounds, such as vascular and heart sounds.
C)   The cone is the larger, flat side of the stethoscope chestpiece.
D)   For best results, the earpieces should be loosely placed in the ears.
E)   Earpieces should be angled down and to the rear for best fit.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

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 6

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) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

The procedure called the ________ method provides an approximation of the systolic blood pressure to ensure an adequate level of cuff inflation when the actual measurement is made.

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The answer of The procedure called the ________ method provides...

Question 9

Convert 39.0ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF (round to the nearest tenth).

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Question 10

Where should you take an infant's pulse if you cannot feel the brachial artery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Over the apex of the heart
B)   At the antecubital space
C)   At the radial artery
D)   Over the brachial artery
E)   At the infant's heelF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________.

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The answer of The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is...

Question 12

The normal adult oral temperature is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   98.6ºF-99.8 ºF
B)   98.8ºF-100.1 ºF
C)   97.8ºF-99.1ºF
D)   96.6ºF-99.3 ºF
E)   97.2ºF-100.0 ºFF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Difficult or painful breathing is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   eupnea
B)   tachypnea
C)   hyperpnea
D)   dyspnea
E)   apneaF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is not an internal factor that affects the blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cardiac output
B)   Stress
C)   Blood volume
D)   Blood viscosity
E)   VasoconstrictionF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Electronic digital _______ are used frequently in medical offices and provide a fast and accurate digital readout of the patient's temperature.

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Question 16

A patient's blood pressure is checked standing and sitting. There is an increase in the pulse rate of more than 10 bpm, and the blood pressure drops more than 20 points, so this patient is considered to have orthostatic hypotension. This is sometimes documented as a positive ________ test.

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The answer of A patient's blood pressure is checked standing...

Question 17

A(n) ________ consists of an inflatable cuff, a pressure bulb or automatic device for inflating the cuff, and a manometer to read the blood pressure.

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The answer of A(n) ________ consists of an inflatable cuff,...

Question 18

In addition to obtaining the length and weight of an infant, you will also measure the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal girth
B)   arm length
C)   leg length
D)   head circumference
E)   body mass indexF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 19

The absence of respirations is called ________.

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Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

Adult height should be measured to the nearest ____.

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The normal adult oral temperature is ____.

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A(n) ________ consists of an inflatable cuff, a pressure bulb or automatic device for inflating the cuff, and a manometer to read the blood pressure.

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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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A patient's blood pressure is checked standing and sitting. There is an increase in the pulse rate of more than 10 bpm, and the blood pressure drops more than 20 points, so this patient is considered to have orthostatic hypotension. This is sometimes documented as a positive ________ test.

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Which of the following is important when taking a rectal temperature?

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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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Which of the following is an accurate statement about a stethoscope?

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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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The absence of respirations is called ________.

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Convert 39.0ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF (round to the nearest tenth).

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Difficult or painful breathing is called ____.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________.

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In addition to obtaining the length and weight of an infant, you will also measure the ____.

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Which of the following is not an internal factor that affects the blood pressure?

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Electronic digital _______ are used frequently in medical offices and provide a fast and accurate digital readout of the patient's temperature.

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

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Which of the following is a characteristic of aneroid sphygmomanometers?

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The procedure called the ________ method provides an approximation of the systolic blood pressure to ensure an adequate level of cuff inflation when the actual measurement is made.

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Where should you take an infant's pulse if you cannot feel the brachial artery?

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