Exam 7: Vital Signs

The apical pulse should be measured if an irregular radial pulse beat is palpated.

Secondary hypertension may be caused by renal disease.

Diurnal rhythm typically varies from

Which phase of sound is associated with a distinct,sharp tapping sound that continues rhythmically?

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

Persistent readings of 90/60 mm Hg or lower usually are considered

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has difficulty breathing,or __________.

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.

A patient with elevated blood pressure associated with alcoholism would be diagnosed with __________ hypertension.

The systolic BP is measured during which Korotkoff phase?

A complete cardiac cycle is a combination of the systolic and diastolic action of the heart.

The medical assistant should inform the patient that his or her respirations will be assessed,because this ensures that an accurate reading will be obtained.

Which of the following pulses is palpated on top of the foot?

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

A pulse rate below 60 beats per minute in a well-conditioned athlete is cause for concern.

If a bedridden patient has chills and is shivering,what would you expect the body temperature to be?

A patient who is __________ has an elevated body temperature.

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

Discuss the OSHA guidelines for taking vital signs.

When you are taking the pulse,where should you position the artery to be measured in relation to the level of the heart?