Question 1

Which of the following is not an advantage of measuring temperature with a temporal artery thermometer (TAT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  proven highly accurate 
B)  unaffected by perspiration 
C)  appropriate for all ages 
D)  easily sanitized 
A)  proven highly accurate 
B)  unaffected by perspiration 
C)  appropriate for all ages 
D)  easily sanitized

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Refers to the difference between the systolic and diastolic reading

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 3

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-101.0°-102.0°F

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Bottom or lower edge of the heart

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 5

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Average 99.6°F

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The accurate measurement of height and weight is best done on a ____ scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  spring 
B)  digital 
C)  strain gauge 
D)  balance beam 
A)  spring 
B)  digital 
C)  strain gauge 
D)  balance beam

Question 7

A faster than normal rate of respiration is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  bradypnea 
B)  tachypnea 
C)  apnea 
D)  dyspnea 
A)  bradypnea 
B)  tachypnea 
C)  apnea 
D)  dyspnea

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Consistent heart rate below 60 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 9

An advantage of a temporal artery thermometer is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  is inexpensive 
B)  is as accurate as a rectal thermometer 
C)  requires no cleaning 
D)  does not require environmental acclimation 
A)  is inexpensive 
B)  is as accurate as a rectal thermometer 
C)  requires no cleaning 
D)  does not require environmental acclimation

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Breathing in

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 11

Difficult or labored breathing is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  rales 
B)  apnea 
C)  dyspnea 
D)  Cheyne-Stokes 
A)  rales 
B)  apnea 
C)  dyspnea 
D)  Cheyne-Stokes

Question 12

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Normal 36.5°C

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
-Midway in the groin

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 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Temperatures below normal

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 15

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Normal 37.5°C

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What is the average body temperature in Celsius?

Accepted Answer

A)  37° 
B)  63° 
C)  100° 
D)  121° 
A)  37° 
B)  63° 
C)  100° 
D)  121°

Question 17

A blood pressure cuff should be the proper size.The recommended bladder length is ____ percent of the patient's arm circumference,and the ideal width is at least ____ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 / 80 
B)  50 / 50 
C)  80 / 20 
D)  Both should be any size that feels comfortable for the patient. 
A)  20 / 80 
B)  50 / 50 
C)  80 / 20 
D)  Both should be any size that feels comfortable for the patient.

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Silent interval between systolic and diastolic pressure

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

Match each term with its definition.
-Involves setting both of the weights on a balance beam scale at zero and making sure that the pointer floats in the middle of the rectangle at the end of the frame

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 20

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Range 97.6-99.6°F

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 37: Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Which of the following is not an advantage of measuring temperature with a temporal artery thermometer (TAT)?

Match each term with its definition. -Refers to the difference between the systolic and diastolic reading

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -101.0°-102.0°F

Match each term with its definition. -Bottom or lower edge of the heart

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Average 99.6°F

The accurate measurement of height and weight is best done on a ____ scale.

A faster than normal rate of respiration is known as:

Match each term with its definition. -Consistent heart rate below 60 beats per minute

An advantage of a temporal artery thermometer is that it:

Match each term with its definition. -Breathing in

Difficult or labored breathing is called:

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Normal 36.5°C

Match each pulse site with its location on the body. -Midway in the groin

Match each term with its definition. -Temperatures below normal

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Normal 37.5°C

What is the average body temperature in Celsius?

A blood pressure cuff should be the proper size.The recommended bladder length is ____ percent of the patient's arm circumference,and the ideal width is at least ____ percent.

Match each term with its definition. -Silent interval between systolic and diastolic pressure

Match each term with its definition. -Involves setting both of the weights on a balance beam scale at zero and making sure that the pointer floats in the middle of the rectangle at the end of the frame

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Range 97.6-99.6°F

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Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -101.0°-102.0°F

Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Average 99.6°F

Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Normal 36.5°C

Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Normal 37.5°C

A blood pressure cuff should be the proper size.The recommended bladder length is percent of the patient's arm circumference,and the ideal width is at least percent.

Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Range 97.6-99.6°F