MEAS 238 Ch 37 Vital Signs & Measurements
Using the formula, determine which of the following is equal to 99.8°F (round to the nearest tenth). A) 37.7°C B) 37.7°F C) 37.6°C D) 35.8°C
A) 37.7°C
The normal blood pressure range for an adult is A) 90/60 to 140/90. B) 84/54 to 120/80. C) 80/50 to 112/80. D) 74/50 to 100/70.
A) 90/60 to 140/90.
The normal adult temperature is A) 98.6°F. B) 96°F. C) 97°F. D) 99°F.
A) 98.6°F.
Hypotension is low blood pressure. A) True B) False
A) True
The bell of the chestpiece of the stethoscope is used to detect vascular and heart sounds. A) True B) False
A) True
The heart sounds are heard most strongly over the apex of the heart. A) True B) False
A) True
The pulse oximeter determines the oxygen level using infrared light. A) True B) False
A) True
The tympanic thermometer measures the temperature of the temporal artery. A) True B) False
A) True
Which temperature is lowest and least accurate? A) axillary B) rectal C) oral D) tympanic
A) axillary
Which of the following is important when measuring an oral temperature? A) the patient must be able to breathe through the nose B) place the thermometer on top of the tongue and in the center C) the patient should hold the thermometer between the teeth D) wait 5 minutes after a patient eats or drinks before taking the temperature
A) the patient must be able to breathe through the nose
A high pulse rate never correlates with high respirations. A) True B) False
B) False
Body temperature above a patient's normal range is afebrile. A) True B) False
B) False
Severe hypertension may be present with shock. A) True B) False
B) False
The pulse oximeter is an electronic device used to measure blood pressure. A) True B) False
B) False
The pulse oximeter measures the blood pressure and the amount of oxygen in the lungs. A) True B) False
B) False
Vital signs include the temperature, pulse, respirations, and A) weight. B) blood pressure. C) height. D) circumference.
B) blood pressure.
Adult height should be measured to the nearest A) eighth of an inch. B) quarter of an inch. C) half-inch. D) inch.
B) quarter of an inch.
Which of the following is important when using a tympanic thermometer? A) shake the thermometer down to a reading between 96.0°F and 97.0°F B) remove the thermometer from the recharging unit and put it in the ear before the light goes on C) attach a disposable sheath, and place the thermometer snugly in the ear D) pull the ear down and forward for an adult
C) attach a disposable sheath, and place the thermometer snugly in the ear
Which of the following is part of the procedure for weighing an infant? A) weigh the infant dressed B) place the child face down on the scale C) keep one hand over the child at all times D) measure the weight within one pound
C) keep one hand over the child at all times
Which thermometer is most appropriate to use on a patient who just had lunch and a cigarette? A) oral mercury B) rectal C) tympanic D) oral electronic digital
C) tympanic
The normal adult range for respirations per minute is A) 26-40. B) 20-30. C) 18-24. D) 12-20.
D) 12-20
Which measurement is added to a growth chart? A) Blood pressure B) Temperature C) Leg circumference D) Head circumference
D) Head circumference
How would you abbreviate a rectal temperature of 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit? A) T 97.9 R B) P 99.7 R C) T 99.7 Ax D) T 99.7 R
D) T 99.7 R
