Question 1

A systolic reading between 120 and 139 mm Hg and a diastolic reading between 80 and 89 mm Hg is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A systolic reading between 120 and 139...

Question 2

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them louder, and consists of earpieces, binaurals, rubber or plastic tubing, and a chestpiece.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them...

Question 4

An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An exceptionally high fever is known as...

Question 5

A patient with a pulse rate of 45 beats per minute is said to have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotension 
B)  hyperventilation 
C)  bradycardia 
D)  tachycardia 
E)  tachypnea 
A)  hypotension 
B)  hyperventilation 
C)  bradycardia 
D)  tachycardia 
E)  tachypnea

Question 6

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. 
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.

Question 7

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The normal adult range for respirations per minute is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  26-40 
B)  20-30 
C)  18-24 
D)  12-18 
E)  10-20 
A)  26-40 
B)  20-30 
C)  18-24 
D)  12-18 
E)  10-20

Question 9

The vital signs are taken in different positions to assess for orthostatic, or ________, hypotension.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The vital signs are taken in different...

Question 10

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Quint Gardner, a 35-year-old established patient, is in the office for his annual checkup. He says he feels great, and he appears to be in good physical condition. According to office policy, you check his blood pressure using the aneroid sphygmomanometer and his temperature using an axillary thermometer. His vital signs are: BP: 118/88, R: 16, T: 102.4, P: 62. Given these vitals what would the medical assistant's next step be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recheck the blood pressure using an electronic sphygmomanometer 
B)  Ask him to sit quietly for 15 minutes, and then recheck his pulse 
C)  Recheck his temperature using a different type of thermometer 
D)  Ask him if he has had anything cold to drink in the last half hour 
E)  Notify the physician that this patient's temperature is dangerously elevated 
A)  Recheck the blood pressure using an electronic sphygmomanometer 
B)  Ask him to sit quietly for 15 minutes, and then recheck his pulse 
C)  Recheck his temperature using a different type of thermometer 
D)  Ask him if he has had anything cold to drink in the last half hour 
E)  Notify the physician that this patient's temperature is dangerously elevated

Question 12

When taking an infant's pulse, if the brachial artery cannot be felt, which pulse site would be checked?

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 heel 
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 heel

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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 thermometer 
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 thermometer

Question 15

A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more is considered to be ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with a body mass index...

Question 16

Convert 101.2ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 101.2ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to...

Question 17

Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 seconds 
B)  20 seconds 
C)  30 seconds 
D)  1 minute 
E)  2 minutes 
A)  15 seconds 
B)  20 seconds 
C)  30 seconds 
D)  1 minute 
E)  2 minutes

Question 18

The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the ____ pulse.

Accepted Answer

A)  pedal 
B)  brachial 
C)  apical 
D)  radial 
E)  temporal 
A)  pedal 
B)  brachial 
C)  apical 
D)  radial 
E)  temporal

Question 19

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal temperature 
B)  Tympanic temperature 
C)  Axillary temperature 
D)  Rectal temperature 
E)  Oral temperature 
A)  Temporal temperature 
B)  Tympanic temperature 
C)  Axillary temperature 
D)  Rectal temperature 
E)  Oral temperature

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

A systolic reading between 120 and 139 mm Hg and a diastolic reading between 80 and 89 mm Hg is considered ________.

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them louder, and consists of earpieces, binaurals, rubber or plastic tubing, and a chestpiece.

An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

A patient with a pulse rate of 45 beats per minute is said to have ________.

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

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

The normal adult range for respirations per minute is ____.

The vital signs are taken in different positions to assess for orthostatic, or ________, hypotension.

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

When taking an infant's pulse, if the brachial artery cannot be felt, which pulse site would be checked?

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.

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

A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more is considered to be ______.

Convert 101.2ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in ____.

The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the ____ pulse.

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

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Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

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Principles of Pharmacology

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Nutrition and Health

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