Exam 7: Foundation Skills

The type of graph used to chart vital signs is a:

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What is considered "normal" blood pressure?

For years mercury was used in thermometers.Explain the rationale for its removal and replacement with nontoxic liquids.Explain the environmental and safety risks involved in this decision.

The pulse is usually assessed using:

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -Define pulse and explain the usual method of assessing the pulse.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -Describe what measures are included in vital signs.

Vital signs are values that can be used to measure changes in:

The normal rate of an adult pulse can range between:

The pulse can be counted by listening to the heart through a ____________________ placed on the chest.

Examples of rational numbers include all of the following except:

____________________ is done by using visual observation.

What situations might call for an axillary, an oral, a rectal, or a temporal temperature measurement?

Basic math may be used in health care to:

Risk factors that can be controlled by cardiac patients include:

Explain how computers can be used in health care.What might happen when a computer system crashes?

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -How are computers used in health care?

The weight recommended by health professionals usually is determined by using charts developed by:

Describe the early warning signs of a heart attack and explain what steps a person who has such signs should take.

An example of a computer operating system that interprets and displays data is: