Question 1

A person is receiving oxygen.When measuring temperature,you cannot use the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral site 
B)  Rectal site 
C)  Axillary site 
D)  Tympanic membrane site 
A)  Oral site 
B)  Rectal site 
C)  Axillary site 
D)  Tympanic membrane site

Question 2

You are taking a rectal temperature with a glass thermometer.How long do you typically leave the thermometer in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 minute 
B)  2 minutes 
C)  3 minutes 
D)  10 minutes 
A)  1 minute 
B)  2 minutes 
C)  3 minutes 
D)  10 minutes

Question 3

The long lines of a Fahrenheit thermometer are marked in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Even numbers 
B)  Odd numbers 
C)  Consecutive numbers 
D)  Fractions 
A)  Even numbers 
B)  Odd numbers 
C)  Consecutive numbers 
D)  Fractions

Question 4

Respirations usually are counted:

Accepted Answer

A)  After taking the temperature 
B)  After taking the pulse 
C)  Before measuring blood pressure 
D)  After measuring blood pressure 
A)  After taking the temperature 
B)  After taking the pulse 
C)  Before measuring blood pressure 
D)  After measuring blood pressure

Question 5

To measure a temporal artery temperature,you need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Insert the device gently into the ear 
B)  Gently slide the device across the forehead 
C)  Place the device behind the knee 
D)  Gently insert the device between the toes 
A)  Insert the device gently into the ear 
B)  Gently slide the device across the forehead 
C)  Place the device behind the knee 
D)  Gently insert the device between the toes

Question 6

You are taking a temperature with a temporal artery thermometer.How long does it normally take to obtain a temperature using this device?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 to 4 seconds 
B)  1 minute 
C)  2 to 3 minutes 
D)  5 to 10 minutes 
A)  3 to 4 seconds 
B)  1 minute 
C)  2 to 3 minutes 
D)  5 to 10 minutes

Question 7

Vital signs are immediately reported to the nurse at which of the following times?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whenever they are taken 
B)  If there is a change from a previous measurement 
C)  Every time you take them 
D)  Every other time you take them 
A)  Whenever they are taken 
B)  If there is a change from a previous measurement 
C)  Every time you take them 
D)  Every other time you take them

Question 8

Older persons are at risk for orthostatic hypotension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A person is paralyzed on the right side.When measuring temperature,you cannot use the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral site 
B)  Rectal site 
C)  Temporal artery site 
D)  Tympanic membrane site 
A)  Oral site 
B)  Rectal site 
C)  Temporal artery site 
D)  Tympanic membrane site

Question 10

Which of the following factors tends to increase blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe bleeding 
B)  Excessive sleeping 
C)  Low-sodium diet 
D)  Smoking 
A)  Severe bleeding 
B)  Excessive sleeping 
C)  Low-sodium diet 
D)  Smoking

Question 11

For an accurate measurement,the axillary site needs to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Wet 
B)  Dry 
C)  Lubricated 
D)  Cleaned 
A)  Wet 
B)  Dry 
C)  Lubricated 
D)  Cleaned

Question 12

How many staff members are needed to take an apical-radial pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 13

Ten years ago a patient had breast surgery on her right side.Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood pressure is measured on the right arm. 
B)  Blood pressure is measured on the left arm. 
C)  She decides which arm to use. 
D)  You use the arm that is easiest to reach. 
A)  Blood pressure is measured on the right arm. 
B)  Blood pressure is measured on the left arm. 
C)  She decides which arm to use. 
D)  You use the arm that is easiest to reach.

Question 14

The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood pressure 
B)  Pulse deficit 
C)  Diastolic pressure 
D)  Systolic pressure 
A)  Blood pressure 
B)  Pulse deficit 
C)  Diastolic pressure 
D)  Systolic pressure

Question 15

Temperature,pulse,respirations,and blood pressure are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic needs 
B)  Vital signs 
C)  Measurements 
D)  Observations 
A)  Basic needs 
B)  Vital signs 
C)  Measurements 
D)  Observations

Question 16

A rectal thermometer is color-coded in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Blue 
B)  Red 
C)  Green 
D)  Yellow. 
A)  Blue 
B)  Red 
C)  Green 
D)  Yellow.

Question 17

Unless agency policy states a different length of time,a radial pulse is usually counted for:

Accepted Answer

A)  15 seconds. 
B)  30 seconds. 
C)  45 seconds. 
D)  60 seconds. 
A)  15 seconds. 
B)  30 seconds. 
C)  45 seconds. 
D)  60 seconds.

Question 18

An apical-radial pulse means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The apical pulse is taken first. 
B)  The radial pulse is taken after the apical pulse. 
C)  The apical and radial pulses are taken at the same time. 
D)  You can take the apical pulse or the radial pulse. 
A)  The apical pulse is taken first. 
B)  The radial pulse is taken after the apical pulse. 
C)  The apical and radial pulses are taken at the same time. 
D)  You can take the apical pulse or the radial pulse.

Question 19

The short lines of a centigrade thermometer are marked in:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.1 of a degree 
B)  0.2 of a degree 
C)  0.5 of a degree 
D)  1.0 of a degree 
A)  0.1 of a degree 
B)  0.2 of a degree 
C)  0.5 of a degree 
D)  1.0 of a degree

Question 20

You are taking an apical pulse.Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lub sound is counted as one beat. 
B)  The dub sound is counted as one beat. 
C)  The lub-dub is counted as one beat. 
D)  The pulse deficit is counted. 
A)  The lub sound is counted as one beat. 
B)  The dub sound is counted as one beat. 
C)  The lub-dub is counted as one beat. 
D)  The pulse deficit is counted.

Exam 29: Measuring Vital Signs

A person is receiving oxygen.When measuring temperature,you cannot use the:

You are taking a rectal temperature with a glass thermometer.How long do you typically leave the thermometer in place?

The long lines of a Fahrenheit thermometer are marked in:

Respirations usually are counted:

To measure a temporal artery temperature,you need to:

You are taking a temperature with a temporal artery thermometer.How long does it normally take to obtain a temperature using this device?

Vital signs are immediately reported to the nurse at which of the following times?

Older persons are at risk for orthostatic hypotension.

A person is paralyzed on the right side.When measuring temperature,you cannot use the:

Which of the following factors tends to increase blood pressure?

For an accurate measurement,the axillary site needs to be:

How many staff members are needed to take an apical-radial pulse?

Ten years ago a patient had breast surgery on her right side.Which is correct?

The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by the blood is the:

Temperature,pulse,respirations,and blood pressure are:

A rectal thermometer is color-coded in:

Unless agency policy states a different length of time,a radial pulse is usually counted for:

An apical-radial pulse means that:

The short lines of a centigrade thermometer are marked in:

You are taking an apical pulse.Which statement is correct?

Introduction to Health Care Agencies

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Delegation

Ethics and Laws

Student and Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Assisting With the Nursing Process

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Care of the Older Person

Safety

Fall Prevention

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Moving the Person

Safely Transferring the Person

The Persons Unit

Bedmaking

Personal Hygiene

Grooming

Urinary Elimination

Urinary Catheters

Bowel Elimination

Nutrition and Fluids

Nutritional Support and Iv Therapy

Exercise and Activity

Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Admission, Transfers, and Discharges

Assisting With the Physical Examination

Collecting and Testing Specimens

The Person Having Surgery

Wound Care

Pressure Ulcers

Heat and Cold Applications

Oxygen Needs

Respiratory Support and Therapies

Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Hearing,Speech,and Vision Problems

Cancer,Immune System,and Skin Disorders

Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Lymphatic Disorders

Digestive and Endocrine Disorders

Urinary and Reproductive Disorders

Mental Health Problems

Confusion and Dementia

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality

Caring for Mothers and Babies

Assisted Living

Basic Emergency Care

End-Of-Life Care

Getting a Job

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