Question 1

Vital-sign measurement may also include other measurements such as oxygen saturation (SpO2)and pain intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

As a personal care provider,you may not use a pain measurement scale to evaluate changes in a client's experience of pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Fahrenheit is a system for measuring the blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

To determine a client's pulse deficit,count the apical pulse with a stethoscope over the apex of the heart and count the pulse rate at the radial pulse at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When counting respirations,you should

Accepted Answer

A) do this without the client being aware that you are counting respirations. 
B) tell the client what you are going to do. 
C) count five respirations and then check your watch. 
D) have the client count respirations while you take his/her pulse. 
A) do this without the client being aware that you are counting respirations. 
B) tell the client what you are going to do. 
C) count five respirations and then check your watch. 
D) have the client count respirations while you take his/her pulse.

Question 6

When recording a client's pulse,three characteristics should be observed and recorded:

Accepted Answer

A) rate,force,and ability 
B) rate,rhythm,and style 
C) rate,force,and amount 
D) :rate,rhythm,and force. 
A) rate,force,and ability 
B) rate,rhythm,and style 
C) rate,force,and amount 
D) :rate,rhythm,and force.

Question 7

The diastolic blood pressure is measured in the relaxing phase of the heartbeat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Accurate blood pressures depend on using the correct size cuff for each client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Systolic blood pressure is determined by

Accepted Answer

A) listening for the sound to change to a soft muffled thump. 
B) waiting for the needle to stop bouncing. 
C) listening for the first clear sound. 
D) listening for the sound to become louder. 
A) listening for the sound to change to a soft muffled thump. 
B) waiting for the needle to stop bouncing. 
C) listening for the first clear sound. 
D) listening for the sound to become louder.

Question 10

Within the O.P.Q.R.S.T.,the "T" refers to total pain

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In which situation would you NOT take a rectal temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) the client is alert and oriented. 
B) the client is unconscious. 
C) the client is an infant. 
D) all of the above 
A) the client is alert and oriented. 
B) the client is unconscious. 
C) the client is an infant. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

The average normal pulse rate for adults is

Accepted Answer

A) 60 to 100 beats per minute. 
B) 62 to 110 beats per minute. 
C) 60 to 80 beats per minute. 
D) 80 to 100 beats per minute. 
A) 60 to 100 beats per minute. 
B) 62 to 110 beats per minute. 
C) 60 to 80 beats per minute. 
D) 80 to 100 beats per minute.

Question 13

Diastolic blood pressure is determined by

Accepted Answer

A) listening for the last sound. 
B) listening for the sounds to become irregular. 
C) listening for the first clear sound. 
D) listening for the fifth beat before it stops. 
A) listening for the last sound. 
B) listening for the sounds to become irregular. 
C) listening for the first clear sound. 
D) listening for the fifth beat before it stops.

Question 14

When using a non-invasive blood pressure monitoring machine,place the cuff on the same arm with an intravenous infusion line,or the same arm with any impaired circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Always wash your hands between clients when using a battery thermometer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Vital-sign measurement includes:

Accepted Answer

A) temperature and pulse only 
B) temperature,pulse,weight and height 
C) heart rate,calorie intake 
D) heart rate,respiration rate,and blood pressure 
A) temperature and pulse only 
B) temperature,pulse,weight and height 
C) heart rate,calorie intake 
D) heart rate,respiration rate,and blood pressure

Question 17

The average normal pulse rate for a young adult is 80 to 160 beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An aneroid sphygmomanometer has a dial-type gauge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vital signs need to be measured rarely

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is best to take the BP on an extremity that has a surgical site on it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Measuring Vital Signs

Vital-sign measurement may also include other measurements such as oxygen saturation (SpO2)and pain intensity.

As a personal care provider,you may not use a pain measurement scale to evaluate changes in a client's experience of pain.

Fahrenheit is a system for measuring the blood pressure.

To determine a client's pulse deficit,count the apical pulse with a stethoscope over the apex of the heart and count the pulse rate at the radial pulse at the same time.

When counting respirations,you should

When recording a client's pulse,three characteristics should be observed and recorded:

The diastolic blood pressure is measured in the relaxing phase of the heartbeat.

Accurate blood pressures depend on using the correct size cuff for each client.

Systolic blood pressure is determined by

Within the O.P.Q.R.S.T.,the "T" refers to total pain

In which situation would you NOT take a rectal temperature?

The average normal pulse rate for adults is

Diastolic blood pressure is determined by

When using a non-invasive blood pressure monitoring machine,place the cuff on the same arm with an intravenous infusion line,or the same arm with any impaired circulation.

Always wash your hands between clients when using a battery thermometer.

Vital-sign measurement includes:

The average normal pulse rate for a young adult is 80 to 160 beats per minute.

An aneroid sphygmomanometer has a dial-type gauge.

Vital signs need to be measured rarely

It is best to take the BP on an extremity that has a surgical site on it.

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