Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

In the figure, a(n) ________ pulse is being taken.

You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid sphygmomanometer frequently to ensure accurate results.

An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

When taking the blood pressure, the last sound you hear is the ____.

Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?

The normal blood pressure for an adult is ____.

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

Which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute?

Vital signs include the temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and ____.

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________.

Which of the following means lack of breathing?

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

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 the tympanic thermometer. His vital signs are: BP 118/88, R 16, T 102.4, P 62. What would your next step be?

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

Respirations that are characterized by periods of increasing and decreasing depth of respiration between periods of apnea are ________ respirations.

Abnormally rapid, deep, and labored breathing is called ________.

Convert 99.0ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

A slow heart rate is called ________.