Question 1

Convert 39.0ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF (round to the nearest tenth).

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Question 2

The normal adult oral temperature is ____.

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A)   98.6ºF-99.8 ºF
B)   98.8ºF-100.1 ºF
C)   97.8ºF-99.1ºF
D)   96.6ºF-99.3 ºF
E)   97.2ºF-100.0 ºFF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following pulse points is located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist?

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A)   Radial
B)   Brachial
C)   Femoral
D)   Pedal
E)   TemporalF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The ________ pressure indicates the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times.

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Question 5

Low blood pressure is called ________.

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Question 6

Which of the following is important in the palpatory method of obtaining blood pressure?

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A)   Inflate the cuff to 50 mmHg
B)   Increase the pressure by 5 mmHg increments
C)   Palpate the brachial artery
D)   Note the level of pressure at which the pulse disappears
E)   Place the stethoscope over the brachial pulse pointF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

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A)   They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.
B)   They never need to be calibrated.
C)   They are no longer being manufactured.
D)   They do not require the use of a stethoscope.
E)   They are less accurate than electronic sphygmomanometers.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The ________ pulse is taken over the apex (the lower left corner) of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

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Question 9

Respirations that are characterized by periods of increasing and decreasing depth of respiration between periods of apnea are ________ respirations.

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Cheyne-Sto...

Question 10

Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method
B)   Switch the stethoscope to the bell
C)   Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb
D)   Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation
E)   Record the levels of all five Korotkoff soundsF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 11

The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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Question 12

The absence of respirations is called ________.

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Question 13

You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid sphygmomanometer frequently to ensure accurate results.

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Question 14

Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?

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A)   90/60 to 139/78
B)   84/54 to 120/80
C)   80/50 to 112/80
D)   74/50 to 100/70
E)   less than 120/less than 80F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?

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A)   60-100
B)   70-115
C)   75-130
D)   85-145
E)   100-160F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

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Question 17

Which of the following is a temperature of 98.6ºF converted to Celsius?

Accepted Answer

A)   35.9ºC
B)   36.4ºC
C)   37ºC
D)   37.6º C
E)   38°CF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic sphygmomanometers?

Accepted Answer

A)   The mercury rises with an increase in pressure as the cuff is inflated.
B)   They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.
C)   They require the use of a stethoscope.
D)   Some types also measure pulse and oxygen saturation.
E)   They are the least expensive type of sphygmomanometer.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is the normal range for respirations per minute in an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)   30-60
B)   40-50
C)   25-36
D)   18-24
E)   12-18F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 20

In addition to obtaining the length and weight of an infant, you will also measure the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal girth
B)   arm length
C)   leg length
D)   head circumference
E)   body mass indexF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 37: Vital Signs and Measurements

Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?

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The absence of respirations is called ________.

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The ________ pressure indicates the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times.

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Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

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The measurement on this sphygmomanometer gauge is ________ mm Hg.

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Low blood pressure is called ________.

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Which of the following is a temperature of 98.6ºF converted to Celsius?

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The ________ pulse is taken over the apex (the lower left corner) of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.

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Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?

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Respirations that are characterized by periods of increasing and decreasing depth of respiration between periods of apnea are ________ respirations.

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Which of the following pulse points is located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist?

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In addition to obtaining the length and weight of an infant, you will also measure the ____.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic sphygmomanometers?

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Which of the following is important in the palpatory method of obtaining blood pressure?

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You must ________, or standardize, an aneroid sphygmomanometer frequently to ensure accurate results.

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The normal adult oral temperature is ____.

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Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

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Convert 39.0ºC to Fahrenheit: ________ºF (round to the nearest tenth).

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Which of the following is the normal range for respirations per minute in an infant?

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Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?

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