Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: Breathing pattern characterized by absence of respirations for 10 to 60 seconds

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Hypertension and Exhalation and Cheyne-Stokes and Apical is...

Question 2

What does incontinent mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inability to retain urine 
B)  Lack of balance 
C)  Swelling of the extremities 
D)  Pain when walking 
A)  Inability to retain urine 
B)  Lack of balance 
C)  Swelling of the extremities 
D)  Pain when walking

Question 3

Using the thumb to measure the patient's pulse ensures the most accurate measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Difficulty breathing

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Hypertension and Bradypnea and Apical pulse and is...

Question 5

The normal rate of respiration increases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Temperature within the normal range

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Hypertension and Tachycardia and Exhalation and Cheyne-Stokes is...

Question 7

Which of the following is the most fundamental skill on which to base good health care observational skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognizing the signs of disease 
B)  Understanding normal anatomy and physiology 
C)  Learning diagnostic skills 
D)  Knowing how to correctly read the patient's chart 
A)  Recognizing the signs of disease 
B)  Understanding normal anatomy and physiology 
C)  Learning diagnostic skills 
D)  Knowing how to correctly read the patient's chart

Question 8

It is not possible for the radial pulse rate to be higher than the apical pulse rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Body temperature readings are typically lowest in the early _____ hours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Body temperature readings are typically lowest in...

Question 10

Which statement is NOT true about high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can lead to serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke. 
B)  It usually has no symptoms. 
C)  It does not require treatment if the individual is under age 65. 
D)  It affects more than one-half of the U.S. population who are over age 65. 
A)  It can lead to serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke. 
B)  It usually has no symptoms. 
C)  It does not require treatment if the individual is under age 65. 
D)  It affects more than one-half of the U.S. population who are over age 65.

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Blood pressure above the normal range

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Afebrile and Sphygmomanometer and Exhalation and Tachycardia is...

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Using hands on the outside of the body to detect evidence of internal abnormalities

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Auscultation and Review of all systems and is...

Question 13

Tracking the weight of patients with kidney problems is important for monitoring the amount of ____________________ being retained by the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tracking the weight of patients with kidney...

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: Physician who recommends a second physician or other health care specialist

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

When taking a blood pressure, at what point should you stop inflating the arm cuff?

Accepted Answer

A)  When you can no longer feel the pulse 
B)  At 30 mm Hg higher than when you last felt the pulse 
C)  When the dial reads 120 mm Hg 
D)  When it becomes uncomfortable for the patient 
A)  When you can no longer feel the pulse 
B)  At 30 mm Hg higher than when you last felt the pulse 
C)  When the dial reads 120 mm Hg 
D)  When it becomes uncomfortable for the patient

Question 16

What is the most appropriate action when observing an abnormal condition in a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Note the condition on the patient's chart. 
B)  Report the condition immediately to your supervisor. 
C)  Check on the patient again in a few hours. 
D)  Make an appointment for the patient to be checked in the near future. 
A)  Note the condition on the patient's chart. 
B)  Report the condition immediately to your supervisor. 
C)  Check on the patient again in a few hours. 
D)  Make an appointment for the patient to be checked in the near future.

Question 17

An adult blood pressure of 135/85 is considered to be within the normal range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A digital thermometer must be left in place a minimum of 2 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a hospitalized patient has always had normal blood pressure readings, it is not necessary to measure it every time the other vital signs are checked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Good oral communication skills are essential for obtaining accurate information from patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What does incontinent mean?

Using the thumb to measure the patient's pulse ensures the most accurate measurement.

The normal rate of respiration increases with age.

Which of the following is the most fundamental skill on which to base good health care observational skills?

It is not possible for the radial pulse rate to be higher than the apical pulse rate.

Body temperature readings are typically lowest in the early _____ hours.

Which statement is NOT true about high blood pressure?

Tracking the weight of patients with kidney problems is important for monitoring the amount of ____________________ being retained by the body.

When taking a blood pressure, at what point should you stop inflating the arm cuff?

What is the most appropriate action when observing an abnormal condition in a patient?

An adult blood pressure of 135/85 is considered to be within the normal range.

A digital thermometer must be left in place a minimum of 2 minutes.

If a hospitalized patient has always had normal blood pressure readings, it is not necessary to measure it every time the other vital signs are checked.

Good oral communication skills are essential for obtaining accurate information from patients.

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Exam 20: Physical Assessment

What does incontinent mean?

Using the thumb to measure the patient's pulse ensures the most accurate measurement.

The normal rate of respiration increases with age.

Which of the following is the most fundamental skill on which to base good health care observational skills?

It is not possible for the radial pulse rate to be higher than the apical pulse rate.

Body temperature readings are typically lowest in the early _____ hours.

Which statement is NOT true about high blood pressure?

Tracking the weight of patients with kidney problems is important for monitoring the amount of ____________________ being retained by the body.

When taking a blood pressure, at what point should you stop inflating the arm cuff?

What is the most appropriate action when observing an abnormal condition in a patient?

An adult blood pressure of 135/85 is considered to be within the normal range.

A digital thermometer must be left in place a minimum of 2 minutes.

If a hospitalized patient has always had normal blood pressure readings, it is not necessary to measure it every time the other vital signs are checked.

Good oral communication skills are essential for obtaining accurate information from patients.

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