Question 1

The most frequent cause of serious hypertension in children is

Accepted Answer

A) malnutrition. 
B) liver failure. 
C) renal disease. 
D) rheumatic fever. 
E) heart disease. 
A) malnutrition. 
B) liver failure. 
C) renal disease. 
D) rheumatic fever. 
E) heart disease.

Question 2

Blood pressure may increase during the process of aging caused by

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A) increasing vagal tone. 
B) decreasing cardiac output. 
C) diminished tolerance to pain. 
D) increasing stiffness of the blood vessels. 
E) decreasing vascular resistance. 
A) increasing vagal tone. 
B) decreasing cardiac output. 
C) diminished tolerance to pain. 
D) increasing stiffness of the blood vessels. 
E) decreasing vascular resistance.

Question 3

A blood pressure cuff bladder should be long enough to

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A) cover 25% of the arm circumference. 
B) cover 50% of the arm circumference. 
C) cover 80% of the arm circumference. 
D) completely encircle the arm. 
E) wrap around the arm twice. 
A) cover 25% of the arm circumference. 
B) cover 50% of the arm circumference. 
C) cover 80% of the arm circumference. 
D) completely encircle the arm. 
E) wrap around the arm twice.

Question 4

The perception of pain:

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A) is the same across cultures. 
B) does not apply to neonates. 
C) is predictable with the same circumstances. 
D) is affected by emotions and quality of sleep. 
E) is not affected by age. 
A) is the same across cultures. 
B) does not apply to neonates. 
C) is predictable with the same circumstances. 
D) is affected by emotions and quality of sleep. 
E) is not affected by age.

Question 5

Nociceptors transmit pain impulses from the periphery along A-delta and C-polymodal fibers to the

Accepted Answer

A) posterior horn of the spinal cord. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) dorsal horn of the spinal cord. 
E) pons. 
A) posterior horn of the spinal cord. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) dorsal horn of the spinal cord. 
E) pons.

Question 6

The value of the use of scales for patients to rate their pain intensity is that

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A) the emotional responses are factored in. 
B) correlation with others' expectations is achieved. 
C) the patient's response to therapy can be documented. 
D) subjective responses are eliminated. 
E) the patient's perception is minimized. 
A) the emotional responses are factored in. 
B) correlation with others' expectations is achieved. 
C) the patient's response to therapy can be documented. 
D) subjective responses are eliminated. 
E) the patient's perception is minimized.

Question 7

The heart rate of a pregnant woman may increase to a level at term that is _____ higher than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) 5% to 10% 
B) 10% to 30% 
C) 40% to 60% 
D) 60% to 80% 
E) 80% to 100% 
A) 5% to 10% 
B) 10% to 30% 
C) 40% to 60% 
D) 60% to 80% 
E) 80% to 100%

Question 8

Body temperature is regulated by the

Accepted Answer

A) thalamus. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) medulla. 
D) pons. 
E) cerebellum. 
A) thalamus. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) medulla. 
D) pons. 
E) cerebellum.

Question 9

Which pulse is most commonly used to assess heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A) Radial 
B) Brachial 
C) Dorsalis pedis 
D) Posterior tibial 
E) Popliteal 
A) Radial 
B) Brachial 
C) Dorsalis pedis 
D) Posterior tibial 
E) Popliteal

Question 10

Body language that leads you to suspect the person is in pain is

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A) talkative, verbose speech. 
B) fretful hand movements. 
C) focused, fixed eye stares. 
D) marked salivation. 
E) flushed, dry skin. 
A) talkative, verbose speech. 
B) fretful hand movements. 
C) focused, fixed eye stares. 
D) marked salivation. 
E) flushed, dry skin.

Question 11

Which of the following make infants more susceptible to hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

A) Low body surface area for weight 
B) Thicker skin 
C) Limited ability to cope with cold stress 
D) Higher pulse rate 
E) Lower blood pressure 
A) Low body surface area for weight 
B) Thicker skin 
C) Limited ability to cope with cold stress 
D) Higher pulse rate 
E) Lower blood pressure

The most frequent cause of serious hypertension in children is

Blood pressure may increase during the process of aging caused by

A blood pressure cuff bladder should be long enough to

The perception of pain:

Nociceptors transmit pain impulses from the periphery along A-delta and C-polymodal fibers to the

The value of the use of scales for patients to rate their pain intensity is that

The heart rate of a pregnant woman may increase to a level at term that is _____ higher than normal.

Body temperature is regulated by the

Which pulse is most commonly used to assess heart rate?

Body language that leads you to suspect the person is in pain is

Which of the following make infants more susceptible to hypothermia?

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Mental Status

Growth and Measurement

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters

Exam 4: Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

The most frequent cause of serious hypertension in children is

Blood pressure may increase during the process of aging caused by

A blood pressure cuff bladder should be long enough to

The perception of pain:

Nociceptors transmit pain impulses from the periphery along A-delta and C-polymodal fibers to the

The value of the use of scales for patients to rate their pain intensity is that

The heart rate of a pregnant woman may increase to a level at term that is _____ higher than normal.

Body temperature is regulated by the

Which pulse is most commonly used to assess heart rate?

Body language that leads you to suspect the person is in pain is

Which of the following make infants more susceptible to hypothermia?

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Mental Status

Growth and Measurement

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Ears, Nose, and Throat

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters