Question 1

The instrument used to measure the blood pressure is the

Accepted Answer

A)  stethoscope. 
B)  sphygmomanometer. 
C)  spirometer. 
D)  analog dial. 
A)  stethoscope. 
B)  sphygmomanometer. 
C)  spirometer. 
D)  analog dial.

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

Question 3

The range of body temperature experienced by healthy adults throughout the day is a reflection of normal diurnal rhythms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Question 5

Atherosclerotic plaques can lead to hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The goal of hypertensive treatment is to keep the blood pressure below 130/80 mm Hg in patients with what disease or diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver disease 
B)  Kidney complications 
C)  Diabetes mellitus 
D)  A and C 
E)  B and C 
A)  Liver disease 
B)  Kidney complications 
C)  Diabetes mellitus 
D)  A and C 
E)  B and C

Question 7

What would be considered a normal pulse for an average-sized 37-year-old patient in good health?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 60 beats per minute 
B)  60 to 70 beats per minute 
C)  50 to 70 beats per minute 
D)  60 to 80 beats per minute 
A)  50 to 60 beats per minute 
B)  60 to 70 beats per minute 
C)  50 to 70 beats per minute 
D)  60 to 80 beats per minute

Question 8

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 9

Healthy newborns have the highest age-related temperature norm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Parents should be aware that the axillary temperature may be as much as one degree less than the child's actual core temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Smoking a cigarette a few minutes before having the blood pressure measured affects a person's BP levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

The stethoscope typically is placed over which artery when the BP is auscultated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Brachial 
D)  Carotid 
A)  Radial 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Brachial 
D)  Carotid

Question 16

Rales indicate airway obstruction with thick secretions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Your adult patient was recently diagnosed with COPD.Which would be the most accurate method of recording his temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral 
B)  Tympanic 
C)  Axillary 
D)  Disposable 
A)  Oral 
B)  Tympanic 
C)  Axillary 
D)  Disposable

Question 18

When an adult is diagnosed with essential hypertension,the systolic pressure is _____ and/or the diastolic pressure is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  120 to 130/80 to 89 
B)  130 to 139/85 to 95 
C)  140 to 159/90 to 99 
D)  160 or over/100 or over 
A)  120 to 130/80 to 89 
B)  130 to 139/85 to 95 
C)  140 to 159/90 to 99 
D)  160 or over/100 or over

Question 19

Which of the following pulse rates are typically found on well-conditioned athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  50-60 beats per minute 
B)  60-70 beats per minute 
C)  70-80 beats per minute 
D)  80-90 beats per minute 
A)  50-60 beats per minute 
B)  60-70 beats per minute 
C)  70-80 beats per minute 
D)  80-90 beats per minute

Question 20

While taking vital signs on Mrs.Anderson,you note a difference between her radial and apical pulses.This problem is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  the pulse pressure. 
B)  arrhythmia. 
C)  the intermittent pulse. 
D)  the pulse deficit. 
A)  the pulse pressure. 
B)  arrhythmia. 
C)  the intermittent pulse. 
D)  the pulse deficit.

Exam 7: Vital Signs

The instrument used to measure the blood pressure is the

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

The range of body temperature experienced by healthy adults throughout the day is a reflection of normal diurnal rhythms.

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

Atherosclerotic plaques can lead to hypertension.

The goal of hypertensive treatment is to keep the blood pressure below 130/80 mm Hg in patients with what disease or diseases?

What would be considered a normal pulse for an average-sized 37-year-old patient in good health?

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

Healthy newborns have the highest age-related temperature norm.

Parents should be aware that the axillary temperature may be as much as one degree less than the child's actual core temperature.

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

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

Smoking a cigarette a few minutes before having the blood pressure measured affects a person's BP levels.

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

The stethoscope typically is placed over which artery when the BP is auscultated?

Rales indicate airway obstruction with thick secretions.

Your adult patient was recently diagnosed with COPD.Which would be the most accurate method of recording his temperature?

When an adult is diagnosed with essential hypertension,the systolic pressure is _____ and/or the diastolic pressure is _______.

Which of the following pulse rates are typically found on well-conditioned athletes?

While taking vital signs on Mrs.Anderson,you note a difference between her radial and apical pulses.This problem is known as

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