Vital signs

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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?

98.6F

Chemical thermometers must be stored in

A cool area

The rectal site should not be used to take the temperature of

A new born

Which of the following individuals would be least likely to have dyspnea?

A patient with arthritis

Which of the following individuals may normally exhibit bradycardia?

A trained athlete

How does a temporal artery temperature reading compare with an oral body temperature reading?

Approximately 1 F higher than an oral reading

Which of the following symptoms are experienced by a patient when his or her temperature begins to rise?

Coldness and chills

What is the name given to the type of fever in which the temperature fluctuates minimally but always remain elevated?

Continuous

internal respiration is the

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and body cells

Which of the following is are symptoms that may occur during the course of a fever?

Headache, increased pulse and respiration, increased thirst, loss of appetite.

Where is the femoral pulse located?

In the middle of the groin

How does physical exercise temporarily affect the pulse?

Increases the pulse rate

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

Irritation 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 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

For an artery to be considered as a pulse site, it must be

Located over a firm tissue such as bone

What term is used to describe breathing that easier in a sitting position?

Orthopnea

Which of the following pulse sites can be used to assess circulation of the foot?

Posterior tibial

The axillary is recommended as the preferred site for taking the temperature of a

Preschooler

When taking axillary body temperature, the arm should be held close to the body to

Prevent air currents from affecting the reading

Which of the following is used to describe the condition in which the radial pulse rate is less than?

Pulse deficit

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 rectal body temperature with an electronic thermometer ?

Red collard probe

You are measuring the pulse and find it has a normal rhythm and volume. How should you record this?

Regular and strong

What is the name given to the type of fever in which a wide range of temperature fluctuations occurs, all of which are above normal?

Remittent

Which of the following condition is often characterized by hypopnea?

Sleep disorders

Which of the 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 earlobe

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 tympanic membrane thermometer is dirty?

The reading may be falsely low

Where is the radial pulse located?

Thumb side of wrist

Which of the following is NOT included in the purpose of measuring pulse?

To determine if the patient is developing hypertension

cyanosis

a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

Where is the popliteal pulse located?

back of knee

Which of the following pulse sites is often used to monitor pulse during exercise?

carotid

Which of the following does not tend to increase body temperature

cold (weather)

The transfer of heat from one object to another is known as:

conduction

What term is used to describe an irregularity in the hearts rhythm?

dysrhythmia

Which of the following terms refers to a fever

febrile

The apical pulse is located

fifth intercostal space at junction of left midclavicular line

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

Which of the following individuals has the fastest pulse rate?

infant

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

A temperature of 97.6 F is classified as

normal

One respiration consists of

one inhalation and one exhalation

After measurement of rectal temperature with an electronic thermometer, the probe cover should be ejected into

regular trash

You are measuring a pulse and find it feels weak and rapid, How would you record this?

thready

Most of the heat produced in the body is through:

voluntary muscle contraction

What is the normal range for body temperature?

96 to 98

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

Normal respiratory rate for an adult is

12-20 breaths per minute

If a patient's pulse rate is 80 beats/min, the patients respirations would most likely be

20 respirations per minute

What is the normal range for resting pulse rate of an adult?

60-100 beats/min

Which of the following individuals has the slowest breathe 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

You are taking pulse and it feels extremely strong and full, how would you record this?

Bounding

During exhalation

Carbon dioxide is removed from the lungs

You take Mrs. Main's temperature at 7 AM; it read 97.8. At 3 PM to take her temperature again and it reads 99 how do you account for the difference?

During sleep body metabolism slows down

Which of the following tests might be ordered for a patient with dysruthmia?

ECG


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