Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Gently sliding a temporal artery thermometer across a patient's forehead

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 2

A fever of 103°F is considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  dangerous 
B)  slight 
C)  moderate 
D)  severe 
A)  dangerous 
B)  slight 
C)  moderate 
D)  severe

Question 3

When taking an adult's temperature rectally, the patient should be positioned on his or her:

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach 
B)  right side 
C)  left side 
D)  back 
A)  stomach 
B)  right side 
C)  left side 
D)  back

Question 4

A person with a temperature above normal is said to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  febrile 
B)  afebrile 
C)  aerobic 
D)  anaerobic 
A)  febrile 
B)  afebrile 
C)  aerobic 
D)  anaerobic

Question 5

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 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Consistent heart rate of more than 100 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 7

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 8

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 9

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
-Either side of the trachea

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 10

Blood pressure readings persistently in the range of _____ indicate pre-hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A)  (100-119)/(70-79) 
B)  (120-139)/(80-89) 
C)  (140-159)/(90-99) 
D)  (160 or higher)/100 or higher) 
A)  (100-119)/(70-79) 
B)  (120-139)/(80-89) 
C)  (140-159)/(90-99) 
D)  (160 or higher)/100 or higher)

Question 11

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 12

It is the ____ pulse that is palpated during CPR.

Accepted Answer

A)  femoral 
B)  brachial 
C)  radial 
D)  carotid 
A)  femoral 
B)  brachial 
C)  radial 
D)  carotid

Question 13

The relaxation phase of blood pressure is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  anastole 
B)  peristole 
C)  systole 
D)  diastole 
A)  anastole 
B)  peristole 
C)  systole 
D)  diastole

Question 14

Match each term with its definition.
-Used by health care personnel to identify the measurement of body functions that are essential to life

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 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 16

Which type of thermometer is also known as an aural thermometer?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal artery 
B)  electronic probe 
C)  instantaneous tympanic membrane 
D)  plastic disposable 
A)  temporal artery 
B)  electronic probe 
C)  instantaneous tympanic membrane 
D)  plastic disposable

Question 17

What is the normal oral temperature range?

Accepted Answer

A)  96.6-98.6°F 
B)  98.6-100.6°F 
C)  97.6-99.6°F 
D)  96.6-100.6°F 
A)  96.6-98.6°F 
B)  98.6-100.6°F 
C)  97.6-99.6°F 
D)  96.6-100.6°F

Question 18

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 19

The body mass index (BMI) of a patient who weighs 250 pounds and is 72 inches tall is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  18 
B)  34 
C)  202 
D)  2441 
A)  18 
B)  34 
C)  202 
D)  2441

Question 20

When taking a patient's temperature orally, the patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  must not have had anything hot or cold by mouth for at least 15 minutes 
B)  should move the thermometer from side to side with his or her tongue 
C)  may place the thermometer in any part of the mouth where it feels comfortable 
D)  should bite down on the thermometer 
A)  must not have had anything hot or cold by mouth for at least 15 minutes 
B)  should move the thermometer from side to side with his or her tongue 
C)  may place the thermometer in any part of the mouth where it feels comfortable 
D)  should bite down on the thermometer

Exam 38: The Physical Exam

Match each term with its definition. -Gently sliding a temporal artery thermometer across a patient's forehead

A fever of 103°F is considered:

When taking an adult's temperature rectally, the patient should be positioned on his or her:

A person with a temperature above normal is said to be:

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 each term with its definition. -Consistent heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute

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

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

Match each pulse site with its location on the body. -Either side of the trachea

Blood pressure readings persistently in the range of _____ indicate pre-hypertension.

A faster than normal rate of respiration is known as:

It is the ____ pulse that is palpated during CPR.

The relaxation phase of blood pressure is known as:

Match each term with its definition. -Used by health care personnel to identify the measurement of body functions that are essential to life

Match each term with its definition. -Temperatures below normal

Which type of thermometer is also known as an aural thermometer?

What is the normal oral temperature range?

Match each term with its definition. -Breathing in

The body mass index (BMI) of a patient who weighs 250 pounds and is 72 inches tall is approximately:

When taking a patient's temperature orally, the patient:

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