Question 1

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​32°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 2

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-38.3°-38.8°C

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The body mass index (BMI)of a patient who weighs 250 pounds and is 72 inches tall is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  18 
B)  34 
C)  202 
D)  2441 
A)  18 
B)  34 
C)  202 
D)  2441

Question 4

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
-Either side of the trachea

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which type of thermometer is also known as an aural thermometer?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal artery 
B)  electronic probe 
C)  instantaneous tympanic membrane 
D)  plastic disposable 
A)  temporal artery 
B)  electronic probe 
C)  instantaneous tympanic membrane 
D)  plastic disposable

Question 6

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​37°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 7

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-38.8°-40.0°C

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Average 97.6°F

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A person with a temperature above normal is said to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  febrile 
B)  afebrile 
C)  aerobic 
D)  anaerobic 
A)  febrile 
B)  afebrile 
C)  aerobic 
D)  anaerobic

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​121°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 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Consistent heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute

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 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Listening for a pulse

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 14

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
-Thumb side of the inner surface of the wrist

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-41.1°C

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 the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided.​
-​Without another identifiable cause

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

​Match the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided.​
-​Severe,difficult,or impossible to control

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Elevated blood pressure without apparent cause

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 force or strength of the pulse is referred to as its:

Accepted Answer

A)  rhythm 
B)  thread 
C)  volume 
D)  tone 
A)  rhythm 
B)  thread 
C)  volume 
D)  tone

Question 20

What color is the oral probe used with an electronic thermometer?

Accepted Answer

A)  red 
B)  green 
C)  yellow 
D)  blue 
A)  red 
B)  green 
C)  yellow 
D)  blue

Exam 37: Body Measurements and Vital Signs

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​32°F

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -38.3°-38.8°C

The body mass index (BMI)of a patient who weighs 250 pounds and is 72 inches tall is approximately:

Match each pulse site with its location on the body. -Either side of the trachea

Which type of thermometer is also known as an aural thermometer?

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​37°C

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -38.8°-40.0°C

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Average 97.6°F

A person with a temperature above normal is said to be:

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

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​121°C

Match each term with its definition. -Consistent heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute

Match each term with its definition. -Listening for a pulse

Match each pulse site with its location on the body. -Thumb side of the inner surface of the wrist

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -41.1°C

​Match the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided.​ -​Without another identifiable cause

​Match the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided.​ -​Severe,difficult,or impossible to control

Match each term with its definition. -Elevated blood pressure without apparent cause

The force or strength of the pulse is referred to as its:

What color is the oral probe used with an electronic thermometer?

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Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -32°F

Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -38.3°-38.8°C

Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -37°C

Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -38.8°-40.0°C

Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Average 97.6°F

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

Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -121°C

Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -41.1°C

Match the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided. -Without another identifiable cause

Match the term used to identify hypertension with the description provided. -Severe,difficult,or impossible to control