Question 1

An infant's pulse typically is taken by which method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auscultating over the apex of the heart 
B)  Palpating the brachial artery 
C)  Palpating the carotid artery 
D)  Auscultating the brachial artery 
A)  Auscultating over the apex of the heart 
B)  Palpating the brachial artery 
C)  Palpating the carotid artery 
D)  Auscultating the brachial artery A

Question 2

As a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the ______ pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  mean arterial 
B)  systolic 
C)  diastolic 
D)  pulse 
A)  mean arterial 
B)  systolic 
C)  diastolic 
D)  pulse B

Question 3

When measuring a pulse, which of the following is NOT one of the three important characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rate 
B)  Rhythm 
C)  Volume 
D)  Tone 
A)  Rate 
B)  Rhythm 
C)  Volume 
D)  Tone D

Question 4

A(n) __________ is an instrument that measures the volume of inhaled and exhaled air.

Accepted Answer

spirometer
A spirome

Question 5

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 6

The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5° F is

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperpnea. 
B)  pyrexia. 
C)  pyuria. 
D)  empyema. 
A)  hyperpnea. 
B)  pyrexia. 
C)  pyuria. 
D)  empyema.

Question 7

Which of the following is a common rhythm irregularity in children and young adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrhythmia 
B)  Intermittent pulse 
C)  Sinus arrhythmia 
D)  Normal rhythm 
A)  Arrhythmia 
B)  Intermittent pulse 
C)  Sinus arrhythmia 
D)  Normal rhythm

Question 8

A patient weight of 150 pounds is equivalent to 330 kg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mrs. Anderson's BP reading is 132/74 mm Hg. Her pulse pressure would be?

Accepted Answer

A)  42 
B)  58 
C)  14 
D)  26 
A)  42 
B)  58 
C)  14 
D)  26

Question 10

Gil's mother calls to make an appointment for her son. She reports that he has had an elevated temperature for 24 hours, ranging from 99° to 102.8° F. Mrs. Harris is describing which type of fever?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constant 
B)  Remittent 
C)  Intermittent 
D)  Continuous 
A)  Constant 
B)  Remittent 
C)  Intermittent 
D)  Continuous

Question 11

Diurnal rhythm typically varies from

Accepted Answer

A)  95.6° to 98.3° F 
B)  96.7° to 99° F 
C)  97.2° to 102° F 
D)  98.2° to 98.1° F 
A)  95.6° to 98.3° F 
B)  96.7° to 99° F 
C)  97.2° to 102° F 
D)  98.2° to 98.1° F

Question 12

Internal respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You are responsible for training a newly hired medical assistant in your practice. You notice that she is having difficulty getting accurate BP readings. Give a minimum of four reasons her results may be inaccurate.

Accepted Answer

· The limb used is not at the same level

Question 14

Discuss the OSHA guidelines for taking vital signs.

Accepted Answer

The OSHA guidelines for measuring vital

Question 15

The process of chemical and physical change in the body that produces heat is called

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  dyspnea. 
D)  pyrexia. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  metabolism. 
C)  dyspnea. 
D)  pyrexia.

Question 16

Dr. Xu is investigating the purchase of educational materials that explain the revised treatment guidelines for patients diagnosed with essential hypertension. She has asked you to review the brochures to make sure the one chosen includes complete details about the guidelines in a format that patients can understand. Describe in detail the four basic aspects of the revised guidelines that should be included in the patient education materials.

Accepted Answer

1. The American Heart Association (AHA)

Question 17

In a healthy adult at rest, the ratio of respirations to pulse beats is typically which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  1:3 
B)  1:5 
C)  1:4 
D)  1:8 
A)  1:3 
B)  1:5 
C)  1:4 
D)  1:8

Question 18

Secondary hypertension may be caused by renal disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the last tapping sound is the __________ pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  mean arterial 
B)  systolic 
C)  diastolic 
D)  pulse 
A)  mean arterial 
B)  systolic 
C)  diastolic 
D)  pulse

Question 20

Which of the following pulses is palpated on either side of the eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apical 
B)  Brachial 
C)  Carotid 
D)  Radial 
E)  Temporal 
A)  Apical 
B)  Brachial 
C)  Carotid 
D)  Radial 
E)  Temporal

Exam 24: Vital Signs

An infant's pulse typically is taken by which method?

As a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the ______ pressure.

When measuring a pulse, which of the following is NOT one of the three important characteristics?

A(n) __________ is an instrument that measures the volume of inhaled and exhaled air.

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

The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5° F is

Which of the following is a common rhythm irregularity in children and young adults?

A patient weight of 150 pounds is equivalent to 330 kg.

Mrs. Anderson's BP reading is 132/74 mm Hg. Her pulse pressure would be?

Gil's mother calls to make an appointment for her son. She reports that he has had an elevated temperature for 24 hours, ranging from 99° to 102.8° F. Mrs. Harris is describing which type of fever?

Diurnal rhythm typically varies from

Internal respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.

You are responsible for training a newly hired medical assistant in your practice. You notice that she is having difficulty getting accurate BP readings. Give a minimum of four reasons her results may be inaccurate.

Discuss the OSHA guidelines for taking vital signs.

The process of chemical and physical change in the body that produces heat is called

In a healthy adult at rest, the ratio of respirations to pulse beats is typically which of the following?

Secondary hypertension may be caused by renal disease.

As a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the last tapping sound is the __________ pressure.

Which of the following pulses is palpated on either side of the eyes?

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