Question 1

Which of the following is an accurate statement about a stethoscope?

Accepted Answer

A)   The diaphragm is the cone-shaped side of the stethoscope chestpiece.
B)   The bell is best at amplifying low-pitched sounds, such as vascular and heart sounds.
C)   The cone is the larger, flat side of the stethoscope chestpiece.
D)   For best results, the earpieces should be loosely placed in the ears.
E)   Earpieces should be angled down and to the rear for best fit.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

A systolic reading between 120 and 139 mm Hg and a diastolic reading between 80 and 89 mm Hg is considered ________.

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The answer of A systolic reading between 120 and 139...

Question 3

A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them louder, and consists of earpieces, binaurals, rubber or plastic tubing, and a chestpiece.

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The answer of A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them...

Question 4

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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The answer of The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is...

Question 5

The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the ____ pulse.

Accepted Answer

A)   pedal
B)   brachial
C)   apical
D)   radial
E)   temporalF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

A patient with a pulse rate of 45 beats per minute is said to have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hypotension
B)   hyperventilation
C)   bradycardia
D)   tachycardia
E)   tachypneaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

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The answer of An exceptionally high fever is known as...

Question 8

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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The answer of The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is...

Question 9

A patient's blood pressure is checked standing and sitting. There is an increase in the pulse rate of more than 10 bpm, and the blood pressure drops more than 20 points, so this patient is considered to have orthostatic hypotension. This is sometimes documented as a positive ________ test.

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The answer of A patient's blood pressure is checked standing...

Question 10

Convert 101.2ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

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The answer of Convert 101.2ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to...

Question 11

Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)   Temporal temperature
B)   Tympanic temperature
C)   Axillary temperature
D)   Rectal temperature
E)   Oral temperatureF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

When taking an infant's pulse, if the brachial artery cannot be felt, which pulse site would be checked?

Accepted Answer

A)   Over the apex of the heart
B)   At the antecubital space
C)   At the radial artery
D)   Over the brachial artery
E)   At the infant's heelF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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The answer of The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is...

Question 14

Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   15 seconds
B)   20 seconds
C)   30 seconds
D)   1 minute
E)   2 minutesF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 15

A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more is considered to be ______.

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The answer of A patient with a body mass index...

Question 16

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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The answer of The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is...

Question 17

Quint Gardner, a 35-year-old established patient, is in the office for his annual checkup. He says he feels great, and he appears to be in good physical condition. According to office policy, you check his blood pressure using the aneroid sphygmomanometer and his temperature using an axillary thermometer. His vital signs are: BP: 118/88, R: 16, T: 102.4, P: 62. Given these vitals what would the medical assistant's next step be?

Accepted Answer

A)   Recheck the blood pressure using an electronic sphygmomanometer
B)   Ask him to sit quietly for 15 minutes, and then recheck his pulse
C)   Recheck his temperature using a different type of thermometer
D)   Ask him if he has had anything cold to drink in the last half hour
E)   Notify the physician that this patient's temperature is dangerously elevatedF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following is important when taking a rectal temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rinse the thermometer under water before inserting it
B)   Ask the patient to stand up and bend over
C)   Insert the thermometer 2 inches into the rectum
D)   Hold the thermometer in place while taking the temperature
E)   Use a disposable thermometerF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 19

The vital signs are taken in different positions to assess for orthostatic, or ________, hypotension.

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The answer of The vital signs are taken in different...

Question 20

The normal adult range for respirations per minute is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   26-40
B)   20-30
C)   18-24
D)   12-18
E)   10-20F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

Which of the following is important when taking a rectal temperature?

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When taking an infant's pulse, if the brachial artery cannot be felt, which pulse site would be checked?

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An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

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A patient with a pulse rate of 45 beats per minute is said to have ________.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the ____ pulse.

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A patient's blood pressure is checked standing and sitting. There is an increase in the pulse rate of more than 10 bpm, and the blood pressure drops more than 20 points, so this patient is considered to have orthostatic hypotension. This is sometimes documented as a positive ________ test.

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about a stethoscope?

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Convert 101.2ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

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The normal adult range for respirations per minute is ____.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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The vital signs are taken in different positions to assess for orthostatic, or ________, hypotension.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them louder, and consists of earpieces, binaurals, rubber or plastic tubing, and a chestpiece.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more is considered to be ______.

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Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature?

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A systolic reading between 120 and 139 mm Hg and a diastolic reading between 80 and 89 mm Hg is considered ________.

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Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in ____.

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Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

Which of the following is important when taking a rectal temperature?

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When taking an infant's pulse, if the brachial artery cannot be felt, which pulse site would be checked?

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An exceptionally high fever is known as ________.

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A patient with a pulse rate of 45 beats per minute is said to have ________.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the ____ pulse.

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A patient's blood pressure is checked standing and sitting. There is an increase in the pulse rate of more than 10 bpm, and the blood pressure drops more than 20 points, so this patient is considered to have orthostatic hypotension. This is sometimes documented as a positive ________ test.

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about a stethoscope?

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Convert 101.2ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)

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The normal adult range for respirations per minute is ____.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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The vital signs are taken in different positions to assess for orthostatic, or ________, hypotension.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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A(n) _______ amplifies body sounds, making them louder, and consists of earpieces, binaurals, rubber or plastic tubing, and a chestpiece.

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more is considered to be ______.

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Which of the following is the most accurate measurement of body temperature?

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A systolic reading between 120 and 139 mm Hg and a diastolic reading between 80 and 89 mm Hg is considered ________.

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Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in ____.

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