Question 1

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the throat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A patient whose blood pressure is less than 90/50 mm Hg would be diagnosed with __________.

Accepted Answer

hypotension

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Above or at the same level 
B)  Below or at the same level 
C)  Only at the same level 
D)  It does not matter as long as the patient is comfortable. 
A)  Above or at the same level 
B)  Below or at the same level 
C)  Only at the same level 
D)  It does not matter as long as the patient is comfortable.

Question 5

The instrument that measures the volume of inspired and expired air is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  audiometer. 
B)  spirometer. 
C)  breathing machine. 
D)  CPAP. 
A)  audiometer. 
B)  spirometer. 
C)  breathing machine. 
D)  CPAP.

Question 6

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the antecubital space?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The pulse rate may vary with the respiratory rate in pediatric patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5  $\degree$ F is

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperpnea. 
B)  pyrexia. 
C)  pyuria. 
D)  empyema. 
A)  hyperpnea. 
B)  pyrexia. 
C)  pyuria. 
D)  empyema.

Question 10

Which of the following systems requires the shortest length of time to obtain an accurate temperature reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Digital thermometer 
B)  Tympanic thermometer 
C)  Temporal artery scanner 
D)  Axillary thermometer 
A)  Digital thermometer 
B)  Tympanic thermometer 
C)  Temporal artery scanner 
D)  Axillary thermometer

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV 
E)  Phase V 
A)  Phase I 
B)  Phase II 
C)  Phase III 
D)  Phase IV 
E)  Phase V

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following sites are typically used to obtain a pulse, heard with a stethoscope on young children and infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  The carotid artery 
B)  The apical heart rate 
C)  The radial artery 
D)  The brachial pulse 
A)  The carotid artery 
B)  The apical heart rate 
C)  The radial artery 
D)  The brachial pulse

Question 14

Discuss the OSHA guidelines for taking vital signs.

Accepted Answer

The OSHA guidelines for measuring vital

Question 15

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 16

What are the effects of using a blood pressure cuff that is one size larger than appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The systolic and diastolic can be lowered by as much as 5 mm Hg. 
B)  The BP can be elevated by up to 6 mm Hg. 
C)  The systolic will be elevated by up to 5 mm Hg, and the diastolic will remain the same. 
D)  The diastolic will be lowered by up to 5 mm Hg, and the systolic will remain the same. 
A)  The systolic and diastolic can be lowered by as much as 5 mm Hg. 
B)  The BP can be elevated by up to 6 mm Hg. 
C)  The systolic will be elevated by up to 5 mm Hg, and the diastolic will remain the same. 
D)  The diastolic will be lowered by up to 5 mm Hg, and the systolic will remain the same.

Question 17

Your adult patient was recently diagnosed with COPD. Which would be the most accurate method of recording his temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral 
B)  Tympanic 
C)  Axillary 
D)  Disposable 
A)  Oral 
B)  Tympanic 
C)  Axillary 
D)  Disposable

Question 18

An infant's pulse typically is taken by which method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auscultating over the apex of the heart 
B)  Palpating the brachial artery 
C)  Palpating the carotid artery 
D)  Auscultating the brachial artery 
A)  Auscultating over the apex of the heart 
B)  Palpating the brachial artery 
C)  Palpating the carotid artery 
D)  Auscultating the brachial artery

Question 19

Which site for taking an infant's body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axilla 
B)  Tympanic membrane 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Temporal artery 
A)  Axilla 
B)  Tympanic membrane 
C)  Sublingual 
D)  Temporal artery

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 24: Vital Signs

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the throat?

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

A patient whose blood pressure is less than 90/50 mm Hg would be diagnosed with __________.

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

The instrument that measures the volume of inspired and expired air is called a(n)

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the antecubital space?

The pulse rate may vary with the respiratory rate in pediatric patients.

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

The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5 °\degree° F is

Which of the following systems requires the shortest length of time to obtain an accurate temperature reading?

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

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

Which of the following sites are typically used to obtain a pulse, heard with a stethoscope on young children and infants?

Discuss the OSHA guidelines for taking vital signs.

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

What are the effects of using a blood pressure cuff that is one size larger than appropriate?

Your adult patient was recently diagnosed with COPD. Which would be the most accurate method of recording his temperature?

An infant's pulse typically is taken by which method?

Which site for taking an infant's body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?

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

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The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5 $\degree$ F is

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