Question 1

A patient should ____ while being weighed.

Accepted Answer

A)  hold on to the scale 
B)  move slowly from side to side on the scale 
C)  stand still in the middle of the scale platform 
D)  stand as far forward on the scale as possible 
A)  hold on to the scale 
B)  move slowly from side to side on the scale 
C)  stand still in the middle of the scale platform 
D)  stand as far forward on the scale as possible

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Gently sliding a temporal artery thermometer across a patient's forehead

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 3

Blood pressure readings persistently in the range of _____ indicate controlled blood pressure in adults up to 60 years old.

Accepted Answer

A)  (100-119)/(70-79) 
B)  (120-139)/(90-99) 
C)  (140-159)/(90-99) 
D)  (160 or higher)/100 or higher) 
A)  (100-119)/(70-79) 
B)  (120-139)/(90-99) 
C)  (140-159)/(90-99) 
D)  (160 or higher)/100 or higher)

Question 4

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​98.6°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

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​250°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 6

What is the normal oral temperature range?

Accepted Answer

A)  96.6-98.6°F 
B)  98.6-100.6°F 
C)  97.6-99.6°F 
D)  96.6-100.6°F 
A)  96.6-98.6°F 
B)  98.6-100.6°F 
C)  97.6-99.6°F 
D)  96.6-100.6°F

Question 7

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-0°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.
-Drop in blood pressure that occurs when a patient changes from sitting to a standing position

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

Match each term with its definition.
-Numerical correlation between a patient's height and weight

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 10

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
-Instep of the foot

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 11

​The temperature-regulating center in the body is located in the _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​circulatory system 
B)  ​heart/lung region 
C)  ​autonomic nervous system 
D)  ​hypothalamus of the brain 
A)  ​circulatory system 
B)  ​heart/lung region 
C)  ​autonomic nervous system 
D)  ​hypothalamus of the brain

Question 12

The relaxation phase of blood pressure is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  anastole 
B)  peristole 
C)  systole 
D)  diastole 
A)  anastole 
B)  peristole 
C)  systole 
D)  diastole

Question 13

Compared to the pulse rate of a male,a female's pulse rate is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  10 beats per minute slower 
B)  10 beats per minute faster 
C)  15 beats per minute slower 
D)  the same 
A)  10 beats per minute slower 
B)  10 beats per minute faster 
C)  15 beats per minute slower 
D)  the same

Question 14

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-104.0°-105.0°F

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Match each term with its definition.
-Toxins from bacteria or a by-product of degenerating tissues

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 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Fluctuating pressure that the blood exerts against the arterial walls as the heart alternately contracts and relaxes

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 17

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​212°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 18

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-37.5°-38.3°C

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Normal 37°C

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Vital signs do not indicate the:

Accepted Answer

A)  body's ability to control heat 
B)  rate and quality of breathing 
C)  concentration of white blood cells in the blood 
D)  rate,volume,and rhythm of the heart 
A)  body's ability to control heat 
B)  rate and quality of breathing 
C)  concentration of white blood cells in the blood 
D)  rate,volume,and rhythm of the heart

Exam 37: Body Measurements and Vital Signs

A patient should ____ while being weighed.

Match each term with its definition. -Gently sliding a temporal artery thermometer across a patient's forehead

Blood pressure readings persistently in the range of _____ indicate controlled blood pressure in adults up to 60 years old.

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​98.6°F

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​250°F

What is the normal oral temperature range?

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -0°C

Match each term with its definition. -Drop in blood pressure that occurs when a patient changes from sitting to a standing position

Match each term with its definition. -Numerical correlation between a patient's height and weight

Match each pulse site with its location on the body. -Instep of the foot

​The temperature-regulating center in the body is located in the _______________________.

The relaxation phase of blood pressure is known as:

Compared to the pulse rate of a male,a female's pulse rate is approximately:

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -104.0°-105.0°F

Match each term with its definition. -Toxins from bacteria or a by-product of degenerating tissues

Match each term with its definition. -Fluctuating pressure that the blood exerts against the arterial walls as the heart alternately contracts and relaxes

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​212°F

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -37.5°-38.3°C

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Normal 37°C

Vital signs do not indicate the:

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Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -98.6°F

Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -250°F

Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -0°C

The temperature-regulating center in the body is located in the _______________________.

Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -104.0°-105.0°F

Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once. -212°F

Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -37.5°-38.3°C

Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Normal 37°C