Question 1

Which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Placing a disposable towel on the scale 
B)  Asking the patient to step on the back of the scale and lean forward 
C)  Placing the lower weight at the lowest number until the balance indicator drops to the bottom 
D)  Moving the upper weight slowly to the left 
E)  Moving all the weights to the right side to see whether the scale is in balance 
A)  Placing a disposable towel on the scale 
B)  Asking the patient to step on the back of the scale and lean forward 
C)  Placing the lower weight at the lowest number until the balance indicator drops to the bottom 
D)  Moving the upper weight slowly to the left 
E)  Moving all the weights to the right side to see whether the scale is in balance

Question 2

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

Difficult or painful breathing is called ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following provides the least accurate temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disposable thermometers 
B)  Electronic thermometers 
C)  Temporal thermometers 
D)  Tympanic thermometers 
E)  Oral thermometers 
A)  Disposable thermometers 
B)  Electronic thermometers 
C)  Temporal thermometers 
D)  Tympanic thermometers 
E)  Oral thermometers

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Vascular sounds produced by vibratory motion of the arterial wall as the artery distends when compressed by the blood pressure cuff are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  systolic pressure 
B)  Korotkoff sounds 
C)  diastolic pressure 
D)  pulse pressure 
E)  auscultated pressure 
A)  systolic pressure 
B)  Korotkoff sounds 
C)  diastolic pressure 
D)  pulse pressure 
E)  auscultated pressure

Question 9

Convert 100.8ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Convert 100.8ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to...

Question 10

The ________ pressure indicates the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ pressure indicates the minimum amount...

Question 11

Low blood pressure is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low blood pressure is called ________....

Question 12

Respiration is the number of times a patient breathes in ____ seconds.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  20 
D)  60 
E)  90 
A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  20 
D)  60 
E)  90

Question 13

A blood pressure over 140 to 159 mm Hg systolic and 90 to 99 mm Hg diastolic is considered _________ hypertension.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A blood pressure over 140 to 159...

Question 14

Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method 
B)  Switch the stethoscope to the bell 
C)  Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb 
D)  Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation 
E)  Record the levels of all five Korotkoff sounds 
A)  Do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method 
B)  Switch the stethoscope to the bell 
C)  Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb 
D)  Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation 
E)  Record the levels of all five Korotkoff sounds

Question 15

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 16

Which of the following is the normal range for respirations per minute in an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  30-60 
B)  40-50 
C)  25-36 
D)  18-24 
E)  12-18 
A)  30-60 
B)  40-50 
C)  25-36 
D)  18-24 
E)  12-18

Question 17

Tachypnea is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal breathing 
B)  rapid breathing 
C)  deep or labored breathing 
D)  difficult or painful breathing 
E)  lack of breathing 
A)  normal breathing 
B)  rapid breathing 
C)  deep or labored breathing 
D)  difficult or painful breathing 
E)  lack of breathing

Question 18

Which of the following is part of the procedure for weighing a toddler?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking the parent to remove the toddler's clothing 
B)  Asking the parent to leave the room 
C)  Weighing the parent holding the toddler 
D)  Measuring the weight to the nearest pound 
E)  Asking the toddler to step on the scale, facing forward 
A)  Asking the parent to remove the toddler's clothing 
B)  Asking the parent to leave the room 
C)  Weighing the parent holding the toddler 
D)  Measuring the weight to the nearest pound 
E)  Asking the toddler to step on the scale, facing forward

Question 19

Rapid breathing is called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rapid breathing is called _______....

Question 20

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

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

Which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult?

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________.

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

Difficult or painful breathing is called ________.

Which of the following provides the least accurate temperature?

The normal adult range for respirations per minute is ____.

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

Vascular sounds produced by vibratory motion of the arterial wall as the artery distends when compressed by the blood pressure cuff are called ____.

Convert 100.8ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

The ________ pressure indicates the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times.

Low blood pressure is called ________.

Respiration is the number of times a patient breathes in ____ seconds.

A blood pressure over 140 to 159 mm Hg systolic and 90 to 99 mm Hg diastolic is considered _________ hypertension.

Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?

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

Which of the following is the normal range for respirations per minute in an infant?

Tachypnea is ____.

Which of the following is part of the procedure for weighing a toddler?

Rapid breathing is called _______.

Hyperpnea is ____.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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