Question 1

The bell of a stethoscope is typically used to auscultate the BP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mr.Long's BP is 124/84 mm Hg.This puts Mr.Long into which category?

Accepted Answer

A) Normal BP 
B) Prehypertension 
C) Hypertension 
A) Normal BP 
B) Prehypertension 
C) Hypertension

Question 3

The instrument that measures the volume of inspired and expired air is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) audiometer 
B) spirometer 
C) breathing machine 
D) CPAP 
A) audiometer 
B) spirometer 
C) breathing machine 
D) CPAP

Question 4

An elderly patient who has a pulse that is scarcely perceptible is said to have a(n) __________ pulse.

Accepted Answer

thready
An elderly patient who

Question 5

Smoking a cigarette a few minutes before having the blood pressure measured does not affect a person's BP levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The instrument used to measure the blood pressure is the:

Accepted Answer

A) stethoscope 
B) sphygmomanometer 
C) spygmomenometer 
D) analog dial 
A) stethoscope 
B) sphygmomanometer 
C) spygmomenometer 
D) analog dial

Question 7

A palpated blood pressure of 60/P indicates that the diastolic reading is 60 mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dr.Xu is concerned that an elderly patient may be experiencing orthostatic hypotension.How would you check this patient's BP?

Accepted Answer

A) Instruct the patient to lie flat on her back while you take the BP. 
B) Have the patient sit up on the side of the bed for 5 minutes before recording the BP. 
C) With the cuff in place, take the BP with the patient lying down and then immediately after she stands. 
D) Take the BP bilaterally 2 minutes apart. 
A) Instruct the patient to lie flat on her back while you take the BP. 
B) Have the patient sit up on the side of the bed for 5 minutes before recording the BP. 
C) With the cuff in place, take the BP with the patient lying down and then immediately after she stands. 
D) Take the BP bilaterally 2 minutes apart.

Question 9

Atherosclerotic plaques can lead to hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The pulse rate may vary with the respiratory rate in pediatric patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The pulse rate of a healthy 84-year-old patient is faster than that of a 42-year-old individual, because the aging heart must beat faster to meet the body's normal homeostatic demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The medical term for fainting is __________.

Accepted Answer

syncope
Th

Question 13

Rales indicate airway obstruction with thick secretions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How do aural and axillary temperatures compare with oral temperatures?

Accepted Answer

A) Both are lower 
B) Both are higher 
C) Axillary higher, aural lower 
D) Aural higher, axillary lower 
A) Both are lower 
B) Both are higher 
C) Axillary higher, aural lower 
D) Aural higher, axillary lower

Question 15

The temperature of a 3-year-old child with bilateral otitis externa is best taken with which thermometer?

Accepted Answer

A) Tympanic 
B) Axillary 
C) Oral 
D) Temporal artery 
A) Tympanic 
B) Axillary 
C) Oral 
D) Temporal artery

Question 16

Aural temperatures are recommended for adults, when possible, because the:

Accepted Answer

A) tympanic membrane shares the blood supply of the hypothalamus 
B) ear canal is a protected cavity 
C) risk of spreading communicable diseases is reduced 
D) all of the above 
A) tympanic membrane shares the blood supply of the hypothalamus 
B) ear canal is a protected cavity 
C) risk of spreading communicable diseases is reduced 
D) all of the above

Question 17

How can you help patients feel comfortable about having their weight measured in the office?

Accepted Answer

A) Reassure them that their weight is at a healthy level. 
B) Place the scale in a private area of the office. 
C) Have them remain in their shoes and outer clothing. 
D) Allow them to weigh themselves at home and bring the results. 
A) Reassure them that their weight is at a healthy level. 
B) Place the scale in a private area of the office. 
C) Have them remain in their shoes and outer clothing. 
D) Allow them to weigh themselves at home and bring the results.

Question 18

Which blood pressure reading would be seen in an adult with hypotension?

Accepted Answer

A) Systolic BP below 110 mm Hg 
B) Diastolic BP above 60 mm Hg 
C) Systolic BP below 90 mm Hg 
D) Diastolic BP below 60 mm Hg 
A) Systolic BP below 110 mm Hg 
B) Diastolic BP above 60 mm Hg 
C) Systolic BP below 90 mm Hg 
D) Diastolic BP below 60 mm Hg

Question 19

The potential for the development of hypertension increases with a patient's age and weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which site for taking an infant's body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?

Accepted Answer

A) Axilla 
B) Tympanic membrane 
C) Sublingual 
D) Temporal artery 
A) Axilla 
B) Tympanic membrane 
C) Sublingual 
D) Temporal artery

Exam 31: Vital Signs

The bell of a stethoscope is typically used to auscultate the BP.

Mr.Long's BP is 124/84 mm Hg.This puts Mr.Long into which category?

The instrument that measures the volume of inspired and expired air is called a(n):

An elderly patient who has a pulse that is scarcely perceptible is said to have a(n) __________ pulse.

Smoking a cigarette a few minutes before having the blood pressure measured does not affect a person's BP levels.

The instrument used to measure the blood pressure is the:

A palpated blood pressure of 60/P indicates that the diastolic reading is 60 mm Hg.

Dr.Xu is concerned that an elderly patient may be experiencing orthostatic hypotension.How would you check this patient's BP?

Atherosclerotic plaques can lead to hypertension.

The pulse rate may vary with the respiratory rate in pediatric patients.

The pulse rate of a healthy 84-year-old patient is faster than that of a 42-year-old individual, because the aging heart must beat faster to meet the body's normal homeostatic demands.

The medical term for fainting is __________.

Rales indicate airway obstruction with thick secretions.

How do aural and axillary temperatures compare with oral temperatures?

The temperature of a 3-year-old child with bilateral otitis externa is best taken with which thermometer?

Aural temperatures are recommended for adults, when possible, because the:

How can you help patients feel comfortable about having their weight measured in the office?

Which blood pressure reading would be seen in an adult with hypotension?

The potential for the development of hypertension increases with a patient's age and weight.

Which site for taking an infant's body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?

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