Question 1

Which action is necessary to obtain an accurate respiratory rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Count respirations without the patient's knowledge. 
B)  Instruct the patient to lie still and breathe normally. 
C)  Place a stethoscope on the chest. 
D)  Ask the patient to take deep breaths. 
A)  Count respirations without the patient's knowledge. 
B)  Instruct the patient to lie still and breathe normally. 
C)  Place a stethoscope on the chest. 
D)  Ask the patient to take deep breaths.

Question 2

When a patient has an apical‒radial deficit, the apical pulse will be higher than the radial pulse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Two basic ways for the health care professional to obtain essential information about patients are ----_____ of the patient's appearance and actions and asking appropriate questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two basic ways for the health care...

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Using the senses to determine aspects of a patient's condition

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The femoral pulse point is located in the inner aspect of the crease where the upper thigh joins the trunk of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statement is true about the proper use of chemical-dot thermometers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shake them before measuring temperature. 
B)  Do not remove the cover in advance of use. 
C)  Place them in disposable sheaths. 
D)  Use them only with children. 
A)  Shake them before measuring temperature. 
B)  Do not remove the cover in advance of use. 
C)  Place them in disposable sheaths. 
D)  Use them only with children.

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Activities regularly performed to meet one's physical needs

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Tachycardia and Dyspnea and ADLs and Sphygmomanometer is...

Question 8

The four vital signs commonly measured by the health care professional are ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

temperature, pulse,

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: Pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which order is most frequently used for conducting complete physical examinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  From head to toe 
B)  From trunk to arms and legs 
C)  From feet to head 
D)  From arms and legs to trunk 
A)  From head to toe 
B)  From trunk to arms and legs 
C)  From feet to head 
D)  From arms and legs to trunk

Question 11

Testing for an apical‒radial deficit is done in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine if the pulse is regular. 
B)  measure the ability of the heart to contract. 
C)  determine if the patient is having a heart attack. 
D)  obtain a very accurate pulse rate. 
A)  determine if the pulse is regular. 
B)  measure the ability of the heart to contract. 
C)  determine if the patient is having a heart attack. 
D)  obtain a very accurate pulse rate.

Question 12

What is indicated by a patient's blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional stress 
B)  How hard the heart is working to distribute blood 
C)  Presence of infection 
D)  Rate and rhythm of the heartbeat 
A)  Emotional stress 
B)  How hard the heart is working to distribute blood 
C)  Presence of infection 
D)  Rate and rhythm of the heartbeat

Question 13

What is the purpose of the general health survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine the chief complaint. 
B)  Make a diagnosis. 
C)  Learn about patient's health habits. 
D)  Get an impression of the patient as a whole. 
A)  Determine the chief complaint. 
B)  Make a diagnosis. 
C)  Learn about patient's health habits. 
D)  Get an impression of the patient as a whole.

Question 14

The numerical rating scale to evaluate a patient's pain level is best used for the younger or cognitively challenged patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When is it appropriate to take a pulse by counting the heart rate for 30 seconds and multiplying by two?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never 
B)  When the patient is very young and does not have a cardiac or respiratory condition 
C)  When the previous two readings are normal and the patient does not have a respiratory condition 
D)  When the pulse is strong, regular, and within normal range and patient does not have a cardiac condition 
A)  Never 
B)  When the patient is very young and does not have a cardiac or respiratory condition 
C)  When the previous two readings are normal and the patient does not have a respiratory condition 
D)  When the pulse is strong, regular, and within normal range and patient does not have a cardiac condition

Question 16

Which is the most appropriate action for a patient who is febrile?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stay as warm as possible. 
B)  Increase activity to encourage sweating. 
C)  Increase intake of fluids. 
D)  Decrease intake of fluids. 
A)  Stay as warm as possible. 
B)  Increase activity to encourage sweating. 
C)  Increase intake of fluids. 
D)  Decrease intake of fluids.

Question 17

Which system is being evaluated when palpating for peripheral pulses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocrine 
B)  Eyes and ears 
C)  Circulatory 
D)  Digestive 
A)  Endocrine 
B)  Eyes and ears 
C)  Circulatory 
D)  Digestive

Which action is necessary to obtain an accurate respiratory rate?

When a patient has an apical‒radial deficit, the apical pulse will be higher than the radial pulse.

Two basic ways for the health care professional to obtain essential information about patients are ----_____ of the patient's appearance and actions and asking appropriate questions.

The femoral pulse point is located in the inner aspect of the crease where the upper thigh joins the trunk of the body.

Which statement is true about the proper use of chemical-dot thermometers?

The four vital signs commonly measured by the health care professional are , , , and .

Which order is most frequently used for conducting complete physical examinations?

Testing for an apical‒radial deficit is done in order to:

What is indicated by a patient's blood pressure?

What is the purpose of the general health survey?

The numerical rating scale to evaluate a patient's pain level is best used for the younger or cognitively challenged patients.

When is it appropriate to take a pulse by counting the heart rate for 30 seconds and multiplying by two?

Which is the most appropriate action for a patient who is febrile?

Which system is being evaluated when palpating for peripheral pulses?

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Exam 20: Physical Assessment

Which action is necessary to obtain an accurate respiratory rate?

When a patient has an apical‒radial deficit, the apical pulse will be higher than the radial pulse.

Two basic ways for the health care professional to obtain essential information about patients are ----_____ of the patient's appearance and actions and asking appropriate questions.

The femoral pulse point is located in the inner aspect of the crease where the upper thigh joins the trunk of the body.

Which statement is true about the proper use of chemical-dot thermometers?

The four vital signs commonly measured by the health care professional are ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Which order is most frequently used for conducting complete physical examinations?

Testing for an apical‒radial deficit is done in order to:

What is indicated by a patient's blood pressure?

What is the purpose of the general health survey?

The numerical rating scale to evaluate a patient's pain level is best used for the younger or cognitively challenged patients.

When is it appropriate to take a pulse by counting the heart rate for 30 seconds and multiplying by two?

Which is the most appropriate action for a patient who is febrile?

Which system is being evaluated when palpating for peripheral pulses?

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 four vital signs commonly measured by the health care professional are , , , and .