Question 1

In the figure, a(n) ________ pulse is being taken.

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Question 2

Quint Gardner, a 35-year-old established patient, is in the office for his annual checkup. He says he feels great, and he appears to be in good physical condition. According to office policy, you check his blood pressure using the aneroid sphygmomanometer and his temperature using the tympanic thermometer. His vital signs are: BP 118/88, R 16, T 102.4, P 62. What would your next step be?

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A)   Recheck the blood pressure using an electronic sphygmomanometer
B)   Ask him to sit quietly for 15 minutes, and then recheck his pulse
C)   Recheck his temperature using a different type of thermometer
D)   Ask him if he has had anything cold to drink in the last half hour
E)   Notify the physician that this patient's temperature is dangerously elevatedF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The normal blood pressure for an adult is ____.

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A)   90/60 to 139/78
B)   84/54 to 120/80
C)   80/50 to 112/80
D)   74/50 to 100/70
E)   less than 120/less than 80F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________.

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Question 5

Which of the following means lack of breathing?

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A)   Dyspnea
B)   Tachypnea
C)   Hyperpnea
D)   Eupnea
E)   ApneaF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

A slow heart rate is called ________.

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Question 7

Respirations that are characterized by periods of increasing and decreasing depth of respiration between periods of apnea are ________ respirations.

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Question 8

An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

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Question 9

Vital signs include the temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and ____.

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A)   weight
B)   diameter
C)   height
D)   circumference
E)   pain assessmentF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is important when measuring an axillary temperature?

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A)   Have the patient stand up
B)   Place the middle of the thermometer on the edge of the axilla
C)   Place the shaft of the thermometer facing forward
D)   Avoid pressing the patient's upper arm against his side
E)   Lubricate the thermometer before useF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

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Question 12

Convert 99.0ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

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Question 13

When taking the blood pressure, the last sound you hear is the ____.

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A)   systolic pressure
B)   auscultated pressure
C)   pressure point
D)   diastolic pressure
E)   palpated pressureF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature?

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A)   Temporal temperature
B)   Tympanic temperature
C)   Axillary temperature
D)   Rectal temperature
E)   Oral temperatureF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute?

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A)   80-160
B)   75-130
C)   55-110
D)   60-100
E)   85-150F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid sphygmomanometer frequently to ensure accurate results.

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Question 17

Abnormally rapid, deep, and labored breathing is called ________.

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Question 18

Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

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A)   They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.
B)   They never need to be calibrated.
C)   They are no longer being manufactured.
D)   They do not require the use of a stethoscope.
E)   They are less accurate than electronic sphygmomanometers.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?

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A)   60-100
B)   70-115
C)   75-130
D)   85-145
E)   100-160F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them louder, and consists of earpieces, binaurals, rubber or plastic tubing, and a chestpiece.

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Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid sphygmomanometer frequently to ensure accurate results.

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Respirations that are characterized by periods of increasing and decreasing depth of respiration between periods of apnea are ________ respirations.

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Abnormally rapid, deep, and labored breathing is called ________.

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Vital signs include the temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and ____.

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Convert 99.0ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

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Which of the following means lack of breathing?

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Which of the following is important when measuring an axillary temperature?

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Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

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Which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute?

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The normal blood pressure for an adult is ____.

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A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them louder, and consists of earpieces, binaurals, rubber or plastic tubing, and a chestpiece.

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An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________.

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Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

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When taking the blood pressure, the last sound you hear is the ____.

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A slow heart rate is called ________.

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In the figure, a(n) ________ pulse is being taken.

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Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature?

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Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?

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You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid sphygmomanometer frequently to ensure accurate results.

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Respirations that are characterized by periods of increasing and decreasing depth of respiration between periods of apnea are ________ respirations.

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Abnormally rapid, deep, and labored breathing is called ________.

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Vital signs include the temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and ____.

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Convert 99.0ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

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Which of the following means lack of breathing?

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Which of the following is important when measuring an axillary temperature?

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Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

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Which of the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute?

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The normal blood pressure for an adult is ____.

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A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them louder, and consists of earpieces, binaurals, rubber or plastic tubing, and a chestpiece.

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An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________.

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Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

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When taking the blood pressure, the last sound you hear is the ____.

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A slow heart rate is called ________.

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In the figure, a(n) ________ pulse is being taken.

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Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature?

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Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?

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