Exam 13: Preparation for Patient Care

An abnormally slow resting respiratory rate is _____________.

Feeling with the fingers or hand to determine the intermittent beating sensation of the pulse is called _____________.

Adults usually have a ________ respiration rate than children.

When inflating the cuff, inflate to the level of approximately ____ for an adult.

The areas to be examined in an extra-oral examination include the _____________.

A gauze square is used to help examine the _____________.

When recording a patient's respiration rate, _____________.

The normal range of body temperatures for young children and infants will vary more than adults.

The normal systolic range for an adult is ________ mm Hg.

When a patient is hypothermic, the patient is _____________.

Basic vital signs include: 1) height 2) respiration rate 3) pulse rate 4) weight 5) body temperature 6) blood pressure

An abnormally rapid respiratory rate is  _____________.

Which artery is most commonly used to record a pulse?

Sensitive topics may be discussed regarding patient health and medications being taken. Certain patients may be identified for "premedication" status before dental treatment.

An abnormally rapid resting pulse is _____________.

An irregular heartbeat is termed an arrhythmia.

Dental patients are not required to sign consent forms.

When recording blood pressure, position the arm _____________.

Which record must the patient sign and date?

An average pulse rate for an adult is ____ beats per minute.