Chapter 19 Vital Signs Review
What is the normal range for body temperature?
97 F to 99 F
If a rectal temperature of 99 F was taken orally it would register as
98 F
Which of the following represents the average normal body temperature?
98 F
Chemical thermometers must be stored in
A cool area
The rectal site should not be used to take the temperature of
A newborn
Which of the following individuals would be least likely to have dyspnea?
A patient with arthritis
The axilla is a recommended as the preferred site for taking the temperature of
A preschooler
Which of the following individuals ma normally exhibit bradycardia?
A trained athlete
If the patient's fingers are cold when performing pulse oximetry, the medical assistant should
Ask the patient to rub his or her fingers together.
When measuring blood pressure, the patient's arm should be positioned
At heart level
Over which artery is the stethoscope placed when taking blood pressure?
Brachial
Proper care of the pulse oximeter includes
Cleaning the probe with a disinfectant cleaner
Which of the following does NOT tend to increase body temperature?
Cold weather
Which of the following symptoms are experienced by a patient when his or her temperature begins to rise?
Coldness and chills
The transfer of heat from one object to another is known as
Conduction
What is the name given to the type of fever in which the temperature fluctuates minimally but always remains elevated?
Continuous
Which of the following prevents ambient light from interfering with the SpO2 reading?
Covering the probe with a washcloth
What term is used to describe a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen?
Cyanosis
Internal respiration is the
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and body cells
Which of the following terms refers to a fever?
Febrile
Which of the following is NOT used as a probe placement site?
Finger of an arm to which an automatic blood pressure cuff is applied
Which of the following will NOT cause a decrease in the SpO2 reading?
Gastritis
Which of the following are symptoms that may occur during the course of a fever?
Headache, increased pulse and respiration, increased thirst, and loss of appetite.
What type of breathing may occur with a panic attack?
Hyperventilation
What term is used to describe an abnormal decrease in the rate and depth of respiration?
Hypopnea
What name is given to the heat-regulating center of the body?
Hypothalamus
What term designates a decrease in the oxygen saturation of blood?
Hypoxemia
Where is the popliteal pulse located?
In the back of the knee
The apical pulse is located
In the fifth intercostal space, at the junction of the left midelavicalr line
Where is the femoral pulse loacted?
In the middle of the groin
How does physical exercise temporarily affect the pulse?
Increases the pulse rate
Which of the following individuals has the fastest pulse rate?
Infant
The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temperature in
Infants, children, adults, and Elderly
A rectal thermometer must be lubricated before insertion to prevent
Irriation of the rectal mucosa
Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because
It could close off the radial artery, and the pulse may not be felt
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the temporal artery is a good site for measuring body temperature?
It is not affected by ambient temperature
What should be done with a used probe cover for a tympanic membrane thermometer?
It should be ejected into a regular waste container
Normal blood pressure for an adult is
Less than 120/80 mm Hg
For an artery to be considered as a pulse site, it must be
Located over a firm tissue such as bone
A temperature of 100 F is classified as
Low-grade fever
A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue is known as
Malaise
The control center for involuntary respiration is the
Medulla
Blood pressure is measured in
Millimeters of mercury
A temperature of 97.6 F is classified as
Normal
Where is the radial pulse located?
On the thumb side of the wrist
One respiration consists of
One inhalation and one exhalation
What term is used to describe breathing that is easier in a sitting position.
Orthopnea
Which of the following has an effect on blood pressure?
Pain, bladder distention, body position, smoking
When measuring blood pressure, the Korotkoff phase in which the sounds disappear is
Phase V
Which of the following pulse sites can be used to assess circulation to the foot?
Posterior tibial
The systolic blood pressure represents the
Pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract
When taking axillary body temperature, the arm should be held close to the body to
Prevent air currents from affecting the reading
What effect can patient movement have on the pulse oximetry procedure?
Prevents the probe from picking up the pulse signal
A temperature of 103 F is classified as
Pyrexia
Which of the following could result in an inaccurate temporal artery temperature reading?
Quickly scanning the forehead
Which of the following probes should be selected to measure a rectal body temperature with an electronic thermometer
Red collard probe
You are measuring the pulse and find it has normal rhythm and volume. How should you record this?
Regular and strong
Which of the following represents a error in blood pressure technique?
Releasing the air in the cuff as slowly as possible
What is the name given to the type of fever in which a wide range to temperature fluctuations occurs, all or which are above normal?
Remittent
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing hypertension?
Sleep apnea
The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is
SpO2
Which of the following terms describes an abnormally fast pulse rate
Tachycardia
When the patient's forehead is sweating, which of the following ensures an accurate temporal artery temperature reading?
Taking the temperature behind the ear lobe
Pulse oximetry provides the physician with information on
The amount of oxygen being delivered to the tissues
Which of the following indicates that the proper coff size has been selected?
The bladder of the cuff encircles 80% of the circumference of the arm
Blood pressure measures
The force exerted on the walls of the arteries by blood
Before taking body temperature with an electronic thermometer, what must happen?
The probe must be covered with a disposable cover
Which of the following may occur if the lens of a tympanic membrane thermometer is dirty.
The reading may be falsely low
After measurement of rectal temperature with an electronic thermometer, the probe cover should be ejected into
The regular trash
When measuring blood pressure the first clear tapping sound represents
The systolic pressure
You are measuring the pulse and find it feels weak and rapid. How would you record this?
Thready
Which of the following is NOT included in the purpose of measuring pulse?
To determine if the patient is developing hypertension
The function of hemoglobin is to
Transport oxygen in the body
Most of the heat produced in the body is through
Voluntary muscle contractions
Which of the following is used to describe the condition in which the radial pulse rate is less than the apical pulse?
pulse deficit
Which of the following conditions is often characterized by hypopnea?
sleep disorders
What type of cuff would probably be needed to measure blood pressure on an overweight adult weighing 250 pounds?
thigh
The oxygen saturation level of a healthy individual is
95-99%
How far should the probe be inserted when measuring the rectal temperature of an infant?
1/2 inch
If an axillary temperature of 100 F was taken orally, it would register as
101 F
The normal respiratory rate of an adult ranges from
12 - 20 respirations per minute
Which of the following BP reading can be classified as hypertension, stage
144/92 mm Hg
If a patient's pulse rate is 80 beats/min, the patients respirations would most likely be
20 respirations per minute
If a patient's blood pressure is 130/85 mm Hg, the patients pulse pressure would be
45
What is the normal range for the resting pulse rate of an adult
60-100 beats/min
Which of the following individuals has the slowest respiratory rate?
Adult
The lens of a tympanic membrane thermometer should be cleaned with
An antiseptic (alcohol) wipe
What term is used to describe temporary cessation of breathing?
Apnea
How does a temporal artery temperature reading compare with an oral body temperature reading?
Approximately 1 F higher than an oral reading
You are taking the pulse and find it feels extremely strong and full. How would you record this?
Bounding
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using an automated oscillometric blood pressure device?
Can be used to measure blood pressure in a patient with a dysrhythmia
During exhalation
Carbon dioxide is removed from the lungs
Which of the following pulse sites is often used to monitor pulse during exercise?
Carotid
The purpose of the power-on-self-test (post) performed by a pulse oximeter is to
Check the internal systems of the oximeter
Which of the following does NOT affect the SpO2 reading?
Darkly pigmented skin
The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions is known as
Diastole
What term is used to describe the point of lesser pressure on the arterial walls when assessing blood pressure?
Diastolic pressure
You take Mrs Main's temperature at 7:00 a.m.; it reads 97.8 F At 3:00 PM you take temperature again it reads 99 F How do you account for the difference?
During sleep body metabluism slows down
What term is used to describe an irregularity in the heart's rhythm?
Dysrhythmia
Which of the following tests might be ordered for a patient with dysrhythmia?
ECG
