Question 1

Electronic, tympanic (aural), chemical-dot, and temporal artery are different types of thermometers available today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Measured with a stethoscope placed over the highest point of the heart

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Exhalation and Dyspnea and ADLs and Bradypnea is...

Question 3

Which of the following routes will give the highest thermometer reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral 
B)  Axillary 
C)  Rectal 
D)  Tympanic 
A)  Oral 
B)  Axillary 
C)  Rectal 
D)  Tympanic C

Question 4

White coat syndrome is a situation in which patients have low blood pressure in the provider's office, but otherwise run in the normal range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Using a stethoscope to listen to sounds inside the body

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Inspection and Percussion and Source of referral is...

Question 6

Tunnel vision is double vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Patients who cannot perform activities of daily living (ADLs) must remain in the hospital or other health care institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sweating is a method the body uses to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cool itself. 
B)  fight infection. 
C)  kill microorganisms. 
D)  stop a fever from recurring. 
A)  cool itself. 
B)  fight infection. 
C)  kill microorganisms. 
D)  stop a fever from recurring.

Question 9

When opening and closing valves on medical equipment, it is helpful to remember "lefty loosey, righty tighty."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: Family and friends, conditions in the home

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Psychosocial history and Source of referral and is...

Question 11

Which method of taking the temperature should NOT be used with patients who have recently suffered a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary 
B)  Oral 
C)  Rectal 
D)  Tympanic 
A)  Axillary 
B)  Oral 
C)  Rectal 
D)  Tympanic

Question 12

The pulse deficit assessment check requires the coordination of ____________________ health care professionals and must be conducted for ____________________ minute(s).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pulse deficit assessment check requires the...

Question 13

When a health care professional is noting the gait of a patient, what are they observing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manner of walking 
B)  Speech pattern 
C)  How well they hear 
D)  If they are hydrated 
A)  Manner of walking 
B)  Speech pattern 
C)  How well they hear 
D)  If they are hydrated

Question 14

When working with patients who have orthostatic hypotension, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make sure they take blood pressure medication. 
B)  test for apical‒radial deficit. 
C)  check their blood pressure frequently. 
D)  assist them when they attempt to stand from a lying or sitting position. 
A)  make sure they take blood pressure medication. 
B)  test for apical‒radial deficit. 
C)  check their blood pressure frequently. 
D)  assist them when they attempt to stand from a lying or sitting position.

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: Using the fingertips to tap the body to determine the characteristics of internal structures

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Percussion and Psychosocial history and Auscultation and is...

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: Instrument used to measure blood pressure

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Hypertension and Dyspnea and Exhalation and Sphygmomanometer is...

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Action of air being expelled out of the lungs

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Cheyne-Stokes and Tachycardia and Dyspnea and ADLs is...

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Respiratory rate below normal range

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Bradypnea and Cheyne-Stokes and Tachycardia and ADLs is...

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Complete physical evaluation, including height, weight, and vital signs

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Psychosocial history and Inspection and Palpation and is...

Question 20

What does it mean when a patient reports his pain dropping from 8 to 2 after receiving pain medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medication has been effective. 
B)  The patient did not need the medication. 
C)  The medication regimen needs to be reevaluated. 
D)  The pain cannot be controlled. 
A)  The medication has been effective. 
B)  The patient did not need the medication. 
C)  The medication regimen needs to be reevaluated. 
D)  The pain cannot be controlled.

Electronic, tympanic (aural), chemical-dot, and temporal artery are different types of thermometers available today.

Which of the following routes will give the highest thermometer reading?

White coat syndrome is a situation in which patients have low blood pressure in the provider's office, but otherwise run in the normal range.

Tunnel vision is double vision.

Patients who cannot perform activities of daily living (ADLs) must remain in the hospital or other health care institution.

Sweating is a method the body uses to:

When opening and closing valves on medical equipment, it is helpful to remember "lefty loosey, righty tighty."

Which method of taking the temperature should NOT be used with patients who have recently suffered a heart attack?

The pulse deficit assessment check requires the coordination of health care professionals and must be conducted for minute(s).

When a health care professional is noting the gait of a patient, what are they observing?

When working with patients who have orthostatic hypotension, it is important to:

What does it mean when a patient reports his pain dropping from 8 to 2 after receiving pain medication?

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Exam 20: Physical Assessment

Electronic, tympanic (aural), chemical-dot, and temporal artery are different types of thermometers available today.

Which of the following routes will give the highest thermometer reading?

White coat syndrome is a situation in which patients have low blood pressure in the provider's office, but otherwise run in the normal range.

Tunnel vision is double vision.

Patients who cannot perform activities of daily living (ADLs) must remain in the hospital or other health care institution.

Sweating is a method the body uses to:

When opening and closing valves on medical equipment, it is helpful to remember "lefty loosey, righty tighty."

Which method of taking the temperature should NOT be used with patients who have recently suffered a heart attack?

The pulse deficit assessment check requires the coordination of ____________________ health care professionals and must be conducted for ____________________ minute(s).

When a health care professional is noting the gait of a patient, what are they observing?

When working with patients who have orthostatic hypotension, it is important to:

What does it mean when a patient reports his pain dropping from 8 to 2 after receiving pain medication?

Your Career in Health Care

Health Care Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Ethical and Legal Responsibilities

Medical Terminology

Medical Math

Organization of the Human Body

Structure and Function of the Human Body

Growth and Development

Body Mechanics

Infection Control

Environmental Safety

Lifestyle Management

Professionalism

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

The Patient As an Individual

The Communication Process

Written Communication

Computers and Technology in Health Care

Documentation and Medical Records

Emergency Procedures

Paying for Health Care

Quality Control and Customer Service

Job Leads and the Résumé

Interview Portfolio and Application

Successful Employment Strategies

Filters

The pulse deficit assessment check requires the coordination of health care professionals and must be conducted for minute(s).