Health occ chapter 26

Which is reported to the nurse at once? A. An adult has a pulse of 124 beats per minute. B. An adult has a pulse of 90 beats per minute C. An adult has a pulse of 86 beats per minute D. An adult has a pulse of 64 beats per minute

A. An adult has a pulse of 125 beats per minute

A rectal temperature is taken when the person A. Is unconscious B. Has heart disease C. Is confused D. Has diarrhea

A. Is unconscious

Which is usually used to take an adults pulse? A. The radial pulse B. The apical pulse C. The apical radial pulse D. The brachial pulse

A. The radial pulse

Which should you report at once? A. An oral temperature of 98.4 B. A rectal temperature of 101.6 C. An axillary temperature of 97.6 D. An oral temperature of 99.0

B. A rectal temperature of 101.6

Which statement about the apical radial pulse is true? A. The radial pulse can be greater than the apical pulse B. The apical pulse can be greater than the radial pulse C. The apical and radial pulses are always equal D. The pulse deficit is always 0

B. The apical pulse can be greater than the radial pulse

The systolic pressure is the point A. Where the pulse is no longer felt B. Where the first sound is heard C. Where the last sound is heard D. 30 mm Hg above where the pulse was felt

B. Where the first sound is heard

Normal respirations A. Are heard as the person inhales B. Are heard as the person exhales C. Are quiet D. Sound like wheezing with inhalation and exhalation

C. Are quiet

Which gives the least accurate measurement of body temperature? A. Oral site B. Rectal site C. Axillary site D. Tympanic membrane site

C. Axillary site

Which statement is false? A. The vital signs are temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure B. Vital signs detect changes in body function C. Vital signs change only during illness D. Sleep, exercise, medications, emotions, and noise affect vital signs

C. Vital signs change only during illness

Which blood pressure is normal for an adult? A. 88/54 mm Hg B. 140/90 mm Hg C. 100/58 mm Hg D. 112/78 mm Hg

D. 112/78 mm Hg