Question 1

Adult height should be measured to the nearest ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sixteenth of an inch 
B)  eighth of an inch 
C)  quarter of an inch 
D)  half-inch 
E)  inch 
A)  sixteenth of an inch 
B)  eighth of an inch 
C)  quarter of an inch 
D)  half-inch 
E)  inch

Question 2

The first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  systolic pressure 
B)  pulse point 
C)  diastolic pressure 
D)  blood pressure 
E)  palpated pressure 
A)  systolic pressure 
B)  pulse point 
C)  diastolic pressure 
D)  blood pressure 
E)  palpated pressure

Question 3

Which of the following means lack of breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyspnea 
B)  Tachypnea 
C)  Hyperpnea 
D)  Eupnea 
E)  Apnea 
A)  Dyspnea 
B)  Tachypnea 
C)  Hyperpnea 
D)  Eupnea 
E)  Apnea

Question 4

The medical term hyperpnea is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal breathing 
B)  difficult or painful breathing 
C)  the absence of breathing 
D)  rapid and deep breathing 
E)  slow breathing 
A)  normal breathing 
B)  difficult or painful breathing 
C)  the absence of breathing 
D)  rapid and deep breathing 
E)  slow breathing

Question 5

Which of the following is important when measuring an axillary temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the patient stand up 
B)  Place the middle of the thermometer on the edge of the axilla 
C)  Place the shaft of the thermometer facing forward 
D)  Avoid pressing the patient's upper arm against his side 
E)  Lubricate the thermometer before use 
A)  Have the patient stand up 
B)  Place the middle of the thermometer on the edge of the axilla 
C)  Place the shaft of the thermometer facing forward 
D)  Avoid pressing the patient's upper arm against his side 
E)  Lubricate the thermometer before use

Question 6

The apical pulse is taken over the ________, or the lower left corner of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The apical pulse is taken over the...

Question 7

A patient just had a drink of cold water and you are getting ready to perform the vital signs and measurements. Which would be the best order?

Accepted Answer

A)  BP, P, R, Ht., Wt., T 
B)  T, P, R, BP, Ht., Wt. 
C)  BP, T, P, R, Ht., Wt. 
D)  Ht., Wt., T, P, R, BP 
E)  T, BP, R, P, Wt., Ht. 
A)  BP, P, R, Ht., Wt., T 
B)  T, P, R, BP, Ht., Wt. 
C)  BP, T, P, R, Ht., Wt. 
D)  Ht., Wt., T, P, R, BP 
E)  T, BP, R, P, Wt., Ht.

Question 8

The usual ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1:1 
B)  2:1 
C)  4:1 
D)  6:1 
E)  8:1 
A)  1:1 
B)  2:1 
C)  4:1 
D)  6:1 
E)  8:1

Question 9

Difficult or painful breathing is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Difficult or painful breathing is called ________....

Question 10

An abnormally slow heart rate is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An abnormally slow heart rate is called...

Question 11

A patient is ________ when he has a body temperature within his normal range.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient is ________ when he has...

Question 12

What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eupnea 
B)  Tachypnea 
C)  Hyperpnea 
D)  Dyspnea 
E)  Apnea 
A)  Eupnea 
B)  Tachypnea 
C)  Hyperpnea 
D)  Dyspnea 
E)  Apnea

Question 13

The ________ blood pressure is determined by listening with a stethoscope.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ blood pressure is determined by...

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

Adult height should be measured to the nearest ____.

The first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the ____.

Which of the following means lack of breathing?

The medical term hyperpnea is ____.

Which of the following is important when measuring an axillary temperature?

The apical pulse is taken over the ________, or the lower left corner of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

A patient just had a drink of cold water and you are getting ready to perform the vital signs and measurements. Which would be the best order?

The usual ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is ____.

Difficult or painful breathing is called ________.

An abnormally slow heart rate is called ________.

A patient is ________ when he has a body temperature within his normal range.

What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing?

The ________ blood pressure is determined by listening with a stethoscope.

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

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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