Question 1

The term for the top number of a blood pressure measurement is:

Accepted Answer

A)  systolic. 
B)  diastolic. 
C)  rate pressure. 
D)  pulse pressure. 
A)  systolic. 
B)  diastolic. 
C)  rate pressure. 
D)  pulse pressure. A

Question 2

Temperature readings are highest when taken with which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectal method 
B)  Oral method 
C)  Tympanic method 
D)  Axillary method 
A)  Rectal method 
B)  Oral method 
C)  Tympanic method 
D)  Axillary method A

Question 3

When oxygen is administered in response to an emergency situation,an appropriate flow rate is _____ liters per minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 to 5 
C)  5 to 10 
D)  20 
A)  1 
B)  3 to 5 
C)  5 to 10 
D)  20 B

Question 4

The bluish skin coloration known as cyanosis is an indication of:

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation. 
B)  lack of oxygen. 
C)  loss of blood. 
D)  dehydration. 
A)  inflammation. 
B)  lack of oxygen. 
C)  loss of blood. 
D)  dehydration.

Question 5

A continuous,abnormal blood flow is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  tachycardia. 
C)  hemorrhage. 
D)  dyspnea. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  tachycardia. 
C)  hemorrhage. 
D)  dyspnea.

Question 6

The normal rate of respiration for an adult is _____ breaths per minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 
B)  20 to 25 
C)  12 to 20 
D)  30 to 40 
A)  5 to 10 
B)  20 to 25 
C)  12 to 20 
D)  30 to 40

Question 7

The normal pulse rate for an adult is _____ beats per minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  90 to 100 
B)  60 to 100 
C)  50 to 80 
D)  100 to 120 
A)  90 to 100 
B)  60 to 100 
C)  50 to 80 
D)  100 to 120

Question 8

Difficult breathing is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  tachypnea. 
B)  cyanosis. 
C)  dyspnea. 
D)  diaphoresis. 
A)  tachypnea. 
B)  cyanosis. 
C)  dyspnea. 
D)  diaphoresis.

Question 9

Sudden intense chest pain,often described as a crushing pain,is a cardinal symptom of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asthma 
B)  Bronchial obstruction 
C)  Heart attack 
D)  Anaphylaxis 
A)  Asthma 
B)  Bronchial obstruction 
C)  Heart attack 
D)  Anaphylaxis

Question 10

The term for the bottom number of a blood pressure measurement is:

Accepted Answer

A)  systolic. 
B)  diastolic. 
C)  rate pressure. 
D)  pulse pressure. 
A)  systolic. 
B)  diastolic. 
C)  rate pressure. 
D)  pulse pressure.

Question 11

Which of the following are symptoms of shock?
1) Cool,clammy skin
2) Increased pulse rate
3) Confusion

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 12

Hot,dry skin is often an indication of:

Accepted Answer

A)  pain. 
B)  fever. 
C)  lack of oxygen. 
D)  loss of blood. 
A)  pain. 
B)  fever. 
C)  lack of oxygen. 
D)  loss of blood.

Question 13

What is the layman's term for a cerebrovascular accident?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart attack 
B)  Coma 
C)  Headache 
D)  Stroke 
A)  Heart attack 
B)  Coma 
C)  Headache 
D)  Stroke

Question 14

Which term is used to indicate a major motor seizure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebrovascular accident 
B)  Transient ischemic attack 
C)  Grand mal 
D)  Petite mal 
A)  Cerebrovascular accident 
B)  Transient ischemic attack 
C)  Grand mal 
D)  Petite mal

Question 15

What is the normal range of temperature when measured orally?

Accepted Answer

A)  90° to 98° F 
B)  96.8° to 99.6° F 
C)  98.6° to 99.0° F 
D)  100.4° to 101.4° F 
A)  90° to 98° F 
B)  96.8° to 99.6° F 
C)  98.6° to 99.0° F 
D)  100.4° to 101.4° F

Question 16

What is meant by the term hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormally low blood pressure 
B)  Abnormally high pulse rate 
C)  Abnormally low pulse rate 
D)  Abnormally high blood pressure 
A)  Abnormally low blood pressure 
B)  Abnormally high pulse rate 
C)  Abnormally low pulse rate 
D)  Abnormally high blood pressure

Question 17

What is anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The absence of a pain response 
B)  A severe allergic reaction 
C)  Complete unconsciousness 
D)  Inability to breathe 
A)  The absence of a pain response 
B)  A severe allergic reaction 
C)  Complete unconsciousness 
D)  Inability to breathe

Question 18

What is the medical term for fainting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertigo 
B)  Anoxia 
C)  Hypotension 
D)  Syncope 
A)  Vertigo 
B)  Anoxia 
C)  Hypotension 
D)  Syncope

Question 19

What is the medical term for dizziness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anoxia 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Syncope 
D)  Vertigo 
A)  Anoxia 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Syncope 
D)  Vertigo

Question 20

What is the most common site to palpate the pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over the instep on the inside of the foot 
B)  At the femoral artery in the groin area 
C)  On the side of the neck at the carotid artery 
D)  On the lateral aspect of the anterior wrist at the radial artery 
A)  Over the instep on the inside of the foot 
B)  At the femoral artery in the groin area 
C)  On the side of the neck at the carotid artery 
D)  On the lateral aspect of the anterior wrist at the radial artery

Exam 22: Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations

The term for the top number of a blood pressure measurement is:

Temperature readings are highest when taken with which of the following methods?

When oxygen is administered in response to an emergency situation,an appropriate flow rate is _____ liters per minutes.

The bluish skin coloration known as cyanosis is an indication of:

A continuous,abnormal blood flow is called:

The normal rate of respiration for an adult is _____ breaths per minutes.

The normal pulse rate for an adult is _____ beats per minutes.

Difficult breathing is called:

Sudden intense chest pain,often described as a crushing pain,is a cardinal symptom of which of the following?

The term for the bottom number of a blood pressure measurement is:

Which of the following are symptoms of shock? 1) Cool,clammy skin 2) Increased pulse rate 3) Confusion

Hot,dry skin is often an indication of:

What is the layman's term for a cerebrovascular accident?

Which term is used to indicate a major motor seizure?

What is the normal range of temperature when measured orally?

What is meant by the term hypertension?

What is anaphylaxis?

What is the medical term for fainting?

What is the medical term for dizziness?

What is the most common site to palpate the pulse?

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