Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Process of measuring

Accepted Answer

A) mensuration 
B) calibrating 
C) body mass index (BMI) 
D) vital signs 
E) pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex 
A) mensuration 
B) calibrating 
C) body mass index (BMI) 
D) vital signs 
E) pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex A

Question 2

When taking an adult's temperature rectally,the patient should be positioned on his or her:

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach 
B)  right side 
C)  left side 
D)  back 
A)  stomach 
B)  right side 
C)  left side 
D)  back C

Question 3

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
-Inner medial surface of the elbow

Accepted Answer

A) radial 
B) brachial 
C) carotid 
D) femoral 
E) dorsalis pedis 
A) radial 
B) brachial 
C) carotid 
D) femoral 
E) dorsalis pedis B

Question 4

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-145°F

Accepted Answer

A) ​freezing 
B) ​body temperature 
C) ​pasteurization 
D) ​boiling 
E) ​sterilizing (autoclave) 
A) ​freezing 
B) ​body temperature 
C) ​pasteurization 
D) ​boiling 
E) ​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 5

Physical conditions that cause hypertension include:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​thyroid dysfunction 
B)  ​atherosclerosis 
C)  ​arteriosclerosis 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​thyroid dysfunction 
B)  ​atherosclerosis 
C)  ​arteriosclerosis 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 6

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-102.0°-104.0°F

Accepted Answer

A) ​slight 
B) ​moderate 
C) ​severe 
D) ​dangerous 
E) ​fatal 
A) ​slight 
B) ​moderate 
C) ​severe 
D) ​dangerous 
E) ​fatal

Question 7

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-63°C

Accepted Answer

A) ​freezing 
B) ​body temperature 
C) ​pasteurization 
D) ​boiling 
E) ​sterilizing (autoclave) 
A) ​freezing 
B) ​body temperature 
C) ​pasteurization 
D) ​boiling 
E) ​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Pulse that lacks a regular rhythm

Accepted Answer

A) tachycardia 
B) bradycardia 
C) arrhythmia 
D) inspiration 
E) expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap 
A) tachycardia 
B) bradycardia 
C) arrhythmia 
D) inspiration 
E) expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 9

When taking a patient's temperature orally,the patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  must not have had anything hot or cold by mouth for at least 15 minutes 
B)  should move the thermometer from side to side with his or her tongue 
C)  may place the thermometer in any part of the mouth where it feels comfortable 
D)  should bite down on the thermometer 
A)  must not have had anything hot or cold by mouth for at least 15 minutes 
B)  should move the thermometer from side to side with his or her tongue 
C)  may place the thermometer in any part of the mouth where it feels comfortable 
D)  should bite down on the thermometer

Question 10

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​100°C

Accepted Answer

A) ​freezing 
B) ​body temperature 
C) ​pasteurization 
D) ​boiling 
E) ​sterilizing (autoclave) 
A) ​freezing 
B) ​body temperature 
C) ​pasteurization 
D) ​boiling 
E) ​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 11

When taking a patient's blood pressure:

Accepted Answer

A)  the cuff should be inflated rapidly to 30 mm Hg above the palpatory reading 
B)  the cuff should be partially inflated when applied 
C)  the manometer must be viewed directly from a distance of not more than 6 feet 
D)  a minimum of 5 seconds should elapse between inflations 
A)  the cuff should be inflated rapidly to 30 mm Hg above the palpatory reading 
B)  the cuff should be partially inflated when applied 
C)  the manometer must be viewed directly from a distance of not more than 6 feet 
D)  a minimum of 5 seconds should elapse between inflations

Question 12

​Match the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided.​
-​Results form renal disease or another identifiable cause

Accepted Answer

A) ​primary 
B) ​secondary 
C) ​malignant 
A) ​primary 
B) ​secondary 
C) ​malignant

Question 13

Hypertension can result from all but which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​active lifestyle 
B)  ​obesity 
C)  ​high salt intake 
D)  ​stress 
A)  ​active lifestyle 
B)  ​obesity 
C)  ​high salt intake 
D)  ​stress

Question 14

You should never use your ____ to measure pulse rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  thumb 
B)  index finger 
C)  middle finger 
D)  ring finger 
A)  thumb 
B)  index finger 
C)  middle finger 
D)  ring finger

Question 15

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-99.6°-101.0°F

Accepted Answer

A) ​slight 
B) ​moderate 
C) ​severe 
D) ​dangerous 
E) ​fatal 
A) ​slight 
B) ​moderate 
C) ​severe 
D) ​dangerous 
E) ​fatal

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Used by health care personnel to identify the measurement of body functions that are essential to life

Accepted Answer

A) mensuration 
B) calibrating 
C) body mass index (BMI) 
D) vital signs 
E) pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex 
A) mensuration 
B) calibrating 
C) body mass index (BMI) 
D) vital signs 
E) pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 17

It is the ____ pulse that is palpated during CPR.

Accepted Answer

A)  femoral 
B)  brachial 
C)  radial 
D)  carotid 
A)  femoral 
B)  brachial 
C)  radial 
D)  carotid

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Breathing out

Accepted Answer

A) tachycardia 
B) bradycardia 
C) arrhythmia 
D) inspiration 
E) expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap 
A) tachycardia 
B) bradycardia 
C) arrhythmia 
D) inspiration 
E) expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 19

The average pulse rate of patients in their 30s and 40s is _______ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

A)  50-65 
B)  60-100 
C)  70-120 
D)  100-160 
A)  50-65 
B)  60-100 
C)  70-120 
D)  100-160

Question 20

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Range 98.6-100.6°F

Accepted Answer

A) oral 
B) ​axillary 
C) ​rectal 
A) oral 
B) ​axillary 
C) ​rectal

Exam 37: Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Match each term with its definition. -Process of measuring

When taking an adult's temperature rectally,the patient should be positioned on his or her:

Match each pulse site with its location on the body. -Inner medial surface of the elbow

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -145°F

Physical conditions that cause hypertension include:​

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -102.0°-104.0°F

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -63°C

Match each term with its definition. -Pulse that lacks a regular rhythm

When taking a patient's temperature orally,the patient:

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​100°C

When taking a patient's blood pressure:

​Match the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided.​ -​Results form renal disease or another identifiable cause

Hypertension can result from all but which of the following?​

You should never use your ____ to measure pulse rate.

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -99.6°-101.0°F

Match each term with its definition. -Used by health care personnel to identify the measurement of body functions that are essential to life

It is the ____ pulse that is palpated during CPR.

Match each term with its definition. -Breathing out

The average pulse rate of patients in their 30s and 40s is _______ beats per minute.

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Range 98.6-100.6°F

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

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Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

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The Senses

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The Respiratory System

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Administering Injections and Immunizations

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First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Rehabilitation

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Practicum and the Job Search

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Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -145°F

Physical conditions that cause hypertension include:

Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -102.0°-104.0°F

Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -63°C

Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -100°C

Match the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided. -Results form renal disease or another identifiable cause

Hypertension can result from all but which of the following?

Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -99.6°-101.0°F

Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Range 98.6-100.6°F