Question 1

Mr.Garcia weighs 250 pounds.You are expected to record this weight in kilograms.It is equal to________ kg

Accepted Answer

A)  113.6 
B)  550 
C)  555.5 
D)  122.3 
A)  113.6 
B)  550 
C)  555.5 
D)  122.3

Question 2

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 3

__________ hypotension occurs when a patient has a sudden drop in blood pressure after rapidly changing positions from lying down to standing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ hypotension occurs when a patient has...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Syncope can occur if a patient has orthostatic hypotension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

The thickening,decreased elasticity,and calcification of arterial walls is called _______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The thickening,decreased elasticity,and calcification of arterial walls...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of An elderly patient who has a pulse...

Question 9

An aural thermometer should not be used if the patient has

Accepted Answer

A)  chest pain. 
B)  bilateral impacted cerumen. 
C)  tachycardia. 
D)  pierced ears. 
A)  chest pain. 
B)  bilateral impacted cerumen. 
C)  tachycardia. 
D)  pierced ears.

Question 10

A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute is identified as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pulse rate over 100 beats per...

Question 11

Mrs.Anderson's oral temperature is 99$\degree$ F.Dr.Xu requests that you record it in Celsius.What would that be?

Accepted Answer

A)  32.6$\degree$ C 
B)  37.8$\degree$ C 
C)  35.8$\degree$ C 
D)  37.2$\degree$ C 
A)  32.6$\degree$ C 
B)  37.8$\degree$ C 
C)  35.8$\degree$ C 
D)  37.2$\degree$ C

Question 12

A(n)__________ may be heard in phase II of the Korotkoff sounds if the patient has hypertension.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ may be heard in phase II...

Question 13

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 14

A patient with __________ has abnormal rumbling sounds on expiration that indicate airway obstruction with thick secretions or bronchospasms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with __________ has abnormal rumbling...

Question 15

Which of the following pulses is palpated on the wrist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Your patient is having difficulty breathing.The medical term for this is

Accepted Answer

A)  orthopnea. 
B)  hyperpnea. 
C)  apnea. 
D)  dyspnea. 
A)  orthopnea. 
B)  hyperpnea. 
C)  apnea. 
D)  dyspnea.

Question 17

Which of the following respiration characteristics frequently occurs in patients with congestive heart failure and COPD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthopnea 
B)  Wheezing 
C)  Hyperventilation 
D)  Hyperpnea 
A)  Orthopnea 
B)  Wheezing 
C)  Hyperventilation 
D)  Hyperpnea

Question 18

The internal functions of the body are constantly adapting and changing to keep the body in balance.Maintenance of this complex process is called

Accepted Answer

A)  diurnal rhythms. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  bounding back. 
D)  intermittent relief. 
A)  diurnal rhythms. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  bounding back. 
D)  intermittent relief.

Question 19

A safe and accurate method of recording the temperature of a 6-month-old infant is with which thermometer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

A newborn is observed in the nursery with periodic episodes of not breathing.This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bradypnea. 
B)  apnea. 
C)  hyperpnea. 
D)  rales. 
A)  bradypnea. 
B)  apnea. 
C)  hyperpnea. 
D)  rales.

Exam 7: Vital Signs

Mr.Garcia weighs 250 pounds.You are expected to record this weight in kilograms.It is equal to________ kg

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.

__________ hypotension occurs when a patient has a sudden drop in blood pressure after rapidly changing positions from lying down to standing.

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

Syncope can occur if a patient has orthostatic hypotension.

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

The thickening,decreased elasticity,and calcification of arterial walls is called _______________________.

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

An aural thermometer should not be used if the patient has

A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute is identified as __________.

Mrs.Anderson's oral temperature is 99 °\degree° F.Dr.Xu requests that you record it in Celsius.What would that be?

A(n)__________ may be heard in phase II of the Korotkoff sounds if the patient has hypertension.

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

A patient with __________ has abnormal rumbling sounds on expiration that indicate airway obstruction with thick secretions or bronchospasms.

Which of the following pulses is palpated on the wrist?

Your patient is having difficulty breathing.The medical term for this is

Which of the following respiration characteristics frequently occurs in patients with congestive heart failure and COPD?

The internal functions of the body are constantly adapting and changing to keep the body in balance.Maintenance of this complex process is called

A safe and accurate method of recording the temperature of a 6-month-old infant is with which thermometer?

A newborn is observed in the nursery with periodic episodes of not breathing.This is called

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