MA ch 23 vital signs and measurements

A form of arteriosclerosis marked by calcium deposits in arterial lining

atherosclerosis

initial measurements against which future measurements are compared

baseline

The various sounds heard during blood pressure measurement: Phase I (1):

begins with the first sound heard when deflating the cuff. It is a sharp tapping sound. The systolic reading of the blood pressure

The various sounds heard during blood pressure measurement: Phase V (5):

blood is flowing freely at this time, consequently all sounds disappear. the disappearance of sounds is noted and recorded as the diastolic pressure

The various sounds heard during blood pressure measurement: Phase IV (4):

blood is now passing through the vessels fairly easily as the cuff is deflated. the sounds heard will be muffling and fading or tapping sounds.

the site most commonly used for blood pressure measurements:

brachial pulse

the medical term for a slower pulse rate is ____.

bradycardy

which of the following is an essential activity to ensure accurate weight measurements?

calibration of the scale, heavy outerwear must be removed, shoes must be removed, removal of coins from pockets (all of the above)

the site used in emergencies and when performing the cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR):

carotid pulse

A pattern of breathing that starts with a long period of apnea followed by increasing depth and rate of respirations is called ____.

cheyne-stokes

A(n) (increase/decrease) in body temperature may result from fasting, inactivity, medications that decrease metabolism, exposure to cold, and age.

decrease

one component of blood pressure measurements that represents the lowest amount of pressure exerted upon the arteries during the cardiac cycle

diastole

the site used to check for circulation in the lower limbs:

dorsalis pedis

Where is the aural temperature taken?

ear with a tympanic thermometer

tympanic thermometers are used to measure body temperature at what part of the body?

eardrum

heat loss through the normal functioning of the intestinal, urinary, and respiratory tracts is known as which of the following?

elimination

measuring chest circumference is an adult assesses which disease?

emphysema

having a fever

febrile

The fold of mucous membrane that secures the tongue is known as the ___.

frenulum

difficulty breathing in any other position than upright

orthopnea

the medical term meaning difficulty and/or painful breathing is ____.

orthopnea

In the medical directional terms, away from the center of the body is referred to as ____.

peripheral

the site for blood pressure measurement in the leg:

popliteal pulse

the site used in an emergency to control bleeding in the leg:

popliteal pulse

what is considered a normal pulse and respiration rate for an adult ?

pulse of 76 bpm, respiration of 20/min & pulse of 80 bpm, respiration of 18/min (both a and b)

Another term used when describing an elevated body temperature is ___.

pyrexia

the most commonly used site to measure pulse rate in an adult:

radial pulse

Abnormal bubbling or crackling sounds heard by auscultation during inspiration

rales

It is common for children who have aspirated a foreign body to have ____ on inspiration

stridor

When a patients heart rate is above 100 bpm, it is called____.

tachycardia

which of the following is not a requirement in order to obtain accurate blood pressure?

the arm should be above the heart level

glass mercury thermometers are being phased out because they contain a hazardous material. which of the following are applicable during cleanup after breakage of a glass mercury thermometer?

use an eyedropper or scoop up the mercury with a piece of heavy paper, use an antimicrobial spray and a paper towel as a key parts of spill management (both c and d)

what are temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure collectively referred to as?

vital signs

Tachycardia is a common cardiac ___.

arrhythmia

deviation from the normal pattern or rhythm of the heartbeat

arrhythmia

which of the follow is true regarding malignant hypertension?

it is life threatening

The various sounds heard during blood pressure measurement: Phase III(3):

more blood continues to pass through the vessels as the cuff is deflated. the sound is a rhythmic tapping

which of the following is not a routine body measurement?

ankle circumference

Pertaining to the apex of the heart

apical

a pulse obtained at the intersection of the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line on the left side of the chest is referred to as which of the following?

apical pulse

the site commonly used for infant pulse rate measurement:

apical pulse

list three possible causes of hypotension:

hemorrhage, traumatic, emotional shock, central nervous system disorder, chronic wasting disease

A(n) (increase/decrease) in temperature may be caused by several factors , such as eating, medications that increase metabolism, exercise, bacterial infections, and exposure to heat, pregnancy, stress, and age.

increase

The various sounds heard during blood pressure measurement: Phase II(2):

this sound is the results of more blood passing through the vessels as the cuff is deflated. the sound is that of a soft swishing sound.

the medical term for a very rapid pulse is ____.

trachycardia