Question 1

Blood pressure is recorded with:

Accepted Answer

A) the diastolic value over the systolic value. 
B) systolic pressure being the point at which a sharp tapping sound is heard. 
C) diastolic pressure reflecting the amount of pressure required for the left ventricle of the heart to compress or push oxygenated blood out into the blood vessels. 
D) the systolic pressure being the second and lower number recorded. 
A) the diastolic value over the systolic value. 
B) systolic pressure being the point at which a sharp tapping sound is heard. 
C) diastolic pressure reflecting the amount of pressure required for the left ventricle of the heart to compress or push oxygenated blood out into the blood vessels. 
D) the systolic pressure being the second and lower number recorded. B

Question 2

When taking an oral temperature,the thermometer is placed:

Accepted Answer

A) toward the cheek. 
B) toward the palate. 
C) under the tongue. 
D) near the retro molar pad. 
A) toward the cheek. 
B) toward the palate. 
C) under the tongue. 
D) near the retro molar pad. C

Question 3

What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) 97.6° to 99° F 
B) 95° to 99.5° F 
C) 96.5° to 100° F 
D) 93.5° to 99.5° F 
A) 97.6° to 99° F 
B) 95° to 99.5° F 
C) 96.5° to 100° F 
D) 93.5° to 99.5° F A

Question 4

A normal respiration rate range for children and teenagers is _____ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 20 
B) 16 to 22 
C) 18 to 30 
D) 18 to 40 
A) 10 to 20 
B) 16 to 22 
C) 18 to 30 
D) 18 to 40

Question 5

In taking a pulse,the portion of the healthcare worker's hand that is placed on a patient's wrist and the between radius and the tendon is the:

Accepted Answer

A) thumb. 
B) index finger. 
C) index and third fingers. 
D) third finger. 
A) thumb. 
B) index finger. 
C) index and third fingers. 
D) third finger.

Question 6

The phase of Korotkoff sounds in blood pressure measurement when the blood flows easily and the sound changes to a soft tapping is:

Accepted Answer

A) II. 
B) V. 
C) IV. 
D) III. 
A) II. 
B) V. 
C) IV. 
D) III.

Question 7

The process of physical and chemical change that occurs in the production of the body's heat is called:

Accepted Answer

A) temperature. 
B) metabolism. 
C) blood pressure. 
D) respiration. 
A) temperature. 
B) metabolism. 
C) blood pressure. 
D) respiration.

Question 8

The correct tightness of the blood pressure cuff around the patient's arm is:

Accepted Answer

A) tight enough to squeeze only two fingers between cuff and arm. 
B) tight enough to squeeze only one finger between cuff and arm. 
C) right enough to stop blood flow. 
D) none of the above; tightness does not matter. 
A) tight enough to squeeze only two fingers between cuff and arm. 
B) tight enough to squeeze only one finger between cuff and arm. 
C) right enough to stop blood flow. 
D) none of the above; tightness does not matter.

Question 9

Which area of the body can be used to obtain a temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) Axillary area 
B) Rectal area 
C) Tympanic area 
D) All of the above 
A) Axillary area 
B) Rectal area 
C) Tympanic area 
D) All of the above

Question 10

Of the following readings,which vital sign is not within normal limits?
· Body temperature of 98.6° F
· Respiration of 18 breaths/min
· Pulse of 90 beats/min
· Blood pressure of 162/102 mm Hg

Accepted Answer

A) Blood pressure 
B) Pulse 
C) Respiration 
D) Temperature 
A) Blood pressure 
B) Pulse 
C) Respiration 
D) Temperature

Question 11

The correct distance above the antecubital space for the placement of the blood pressure cuff is:

Accepted Answer

A) 2 inches. 
B) 2 mm. 
C) 1 1/2 inches. 
D) none of the above. 
A) 2 inches. 
B) 2 mm. 
C) 1 1/2 inches. 
D) none of the above.

Question 12

The three characteristics of respiration are:

Accepted Answer

A) volume, rate, and rhythm. 
B) rate, depth, and volume. 
C) palpate, depth, and volume. 
D) none of the above. 
A) volume, rate, and rhythm. 
B) rate, depth, and volume. 
C) palpate, depth, and volume. 
D) none of the above.

Question 13

A normal blood pressure for adults is _____ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A) 120 over 80 
B) 140 over 95 
C) 100 over 50 
D) 160 over 110 
A) 120 over 80 
B) 140 over 95 
C) 100 over 50 
D) 160 over 110

Question 14

The instrument used for measuring a patient's blood pressure in the arteries is a:

Accepted Answer

A) stethoscope. 
B) sphygmomanometer. 
C) pulse oximeter. 
D) blood pressure cuff. 
A) stethoscope. 
B) sphygmomanometer. 
C) pulse oximeter. 
D) blood pressure cuff.

Question 15

How many phases of Korotkoff sounds are heard when taking the blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Five 
B) Four 
C) Three 
D) Two 
A) Five 
B) Four 
C) Three 
D) Two

Question 16

The equipment necessary for taking a patient's blood pressure includes:

Accepted Answer

A) a stethoscope. 
B) a Korotkoff cuff. 
C) a sphygmomanometer. 
D) both a and C 
A) a stethoscope. 
B) a Korotkoff cuff. 
C) a sphygmomanometer. 
D) both a and C

Question 17

When taking a patient's pulse,his or her arm should be:

Accepted Answer

A) above his or her shoulder. 
B) between his or her knees. 
C) unsupported. 
D) well supported and extended straight out. 
A) above his or her shoulder. 
B) between his or her knees. 
C) unsupported. 
D) well supported and extended straight out.

Question 18

A blood pressure reading in an adult patient that would be considered stage 2 (moderate)hypertension is _____ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A) 120 over 80 
B) 180 over 120 
C) 140 over 90 
D) 160 over 108 
A) 120 over 80 
B) 180 over 120 
C) 140 over 90 
D) 160 over 108

Question 19

The pattern of the beats when taking a patient's pulse is called:

Accepted Answer

A) rate. 
B) volume. 
C) rhythm. 
D) arrhythmia. 
A) rate. 
B) volume. 
C) rhythm. 
D) arrhythmia.

Question 20

When taking a patient's respiration rate,what characteristics should be noted?

Accepted Answer

A) Volume 
B) Rhythm 
C) Depth 
D) Both b and c 
A) Volume 
B) Rhythm 
C) Depth 
D) Both b and c

Exam 27: Vital Signs

Blood pressure is recorded with:

When taking an oral temperature,the thermometer is placed:

What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature?

A normal respiration rate range for children and teenagers is _____ beats per minute.

In taking a pulse,the portion of the healthcare worker's hand that is placed on a patient's wrist and the between radius and the tendon is the:

The phase of Korotkoff sounds in blood pressure measurement when the blood flows easily and the sound changes to a soft tapping is:

The process of physical and chemical change that occurs in the production of the body's heat is called:

The correct tightness of the blood pressure cuff around the patient's arm is:

Which area of the body can be used to obtain a temperature?

Of the following readings,which vital sign is not within normal limits? · Body temperature of 98.6° F · Respiration of 18 breaths/min · Pulse of 90 beats/min · Blood pressure of 162/102 mm Hg

The correct distance above the antecubital space for the placement of the blood pressure cuff is:

The three characteristics of respiration are:

A normal blood pressure for adults is _____ mm Hg.

The instrument used for measuring a patient's blood pressure in the arteries is a:

How many phases of Korotkoff sounds are heard when taking the blood pressure?

The equipment necessary for taking a patient's blood pressure includes:

When taking a patient's pulse,his or her arm should be:

A blood pressure reading in an adult patient that would be considered stage 2 (moderate)hypertension is _____ mm Hg.

The pattern of the beats when taking a patient's pulse is called:

When taking a patient's respiration rate,what characteristics should be noted?

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