Medical assisting chapter 4

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Irritation of the rectal mucosa

A rectal thermometer must be lubricated before insertion to prevent

Low grade fever

A temperature of 100* F is classified as

Pyrexia

A temperature of 103* F is classified as

Normal

A temperature of 97.6 is classified as

Otitis externa

A tympanic membrane thermometer should not be used to measure temperature on a patient who has

Malaise

A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue that often marks the onset of a disease is

-pnea

Breathing

-osis

Condition of diseased or abnormal state

It could close off the radial artery and the pulse may not be felt

Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because

Tachy

Fast

Pyr/o

Fever

Located over a firm tissue such as bone

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

Cardi/o

Heart

Therm/o

Heat

Approximately 1 degree higher than an oral reading

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

Increase the pulse rate

How does physical exercise temporarily affect the pulse?

1/2 inch

How far should the probe be inserted when measuring the rectal temperature of an infant?

45

If a patient's blood pressure is 130/85 mm Hg, the patient's pulse pressure would be

20 respirations per minute

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

98

If a rectal temperature of 99 was taken orally it would register as

101

If an axillary temperature of 100 was taken orally it would register as

Ask the patient to rub his or her fingers together

If the patient's fingers are cold when performing pulse oximetry, the medical assistant should

In-

In, into

-meter

Instrument

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

Internal respiration is the

-metry

Measurement

Voluntary muscle contractions

Most of the heat produced in the body is through

Less than 120/80 mm Hg

Normal blood pressure for an adult is

Eu-

Normal, good

One inhalation and one exhalation

One respiration consists of

-ex

Outside, outward

Brachial

Over which artery is the stethoscope placed when taking blood pressure?

Ox/i

Oxygen

Cleaning the probe with a disinfectant cleaner

Proper care of the pulse oximeter includes

Sphygm/o

Pulse

The amount of oxygen being delivered to the tissues

Pulse oximetry provides the physician with information on

It is not affected by ambient temperature

Reasons why the temporal artery is a good site for measuring body temperature include all of the following except

Cost/o

Rib

Brady-

Slow

Orth/o

Straight

SpO2

The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is

In the fifth intercostal space at the junction of the left midclavicular line

The apical pulse is located

A preschooler

The axilla is recommended as the preferred site for taking the temperature of

Medulla

The control center for involuntary respiration is the

Transport oxygen in the body

The function of the hemoglobin is to

Antiseptic wipe

The lens of a tympanic membrane thermometer should be cleaned with an

12 to 20 respirations per minute

The normal rate of an adult ranges from

95%-99%

The oxygen saturation level of a healthy individual

Diastole

The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions is known as

To determine if the patient is developing hypertension

The purpose of measuring pulse includes all of the following except

Check the internal systems of the oximeter

The purpose of the power-on self-test (post) performed by a pulse oximeter is to

A newborn

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

Pressure in the arteries when the atria contract

The systolic blood pressure represents the

All of the above

The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temperature in

Conduction

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

-scope

To view, to examine

Prevents the probe from picking up the pulse signal

What effect can patient movement have on the pulse oximeter procedure?

Hypothalamus

What is the name given to the heat-regulating center of the body?

Remittent

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?

Continuous

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

97*F to 99*F

What is the normal range for body temperature?

60 to 100 beats/min

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

Hypoxemia

What term designates a decrease in the oxygen saturation of the blood?

Hypopnea

What term is used to describe an abnormal decrease in the rate and depth of respirations?

Dysrhythmia

What term is used to describe an irregularity in the heart's rhythm?

Orthopnea

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

Apnea

What term is used to describe temporary cessation of breathing?

Cyanosis

What term is used to describe the bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen?

Diastolic pressure

What term is used to describe the point of lesser pressure on the arterial walls when assessing blood pressure

Hyperventilation

What type of breathing may occur with a panic attack?

Thigh

What type of cuff would you probably need to measure blood pressure on an overweight adult weighing 250 pounds?

The systolic pressure

When measuring blood pressure, the first clear tapping sound represents

Phase V

When measuring blood pressure, the korotkoff phase in which the sound disappears is

At heart level

When measuring blood pressure, the patient's arm should be positioned

Prevent air currents from affecting the reading

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

Taking the temperature behind the earlobe

When the patient's forehead is sweating, which of the following ensures an accurate temporal artery temperature reading?

In the middle of the groin

Where is the femoral pulse located

In the back of the knee

Where is the popliteal pulse located

On the thumb side of the wrist

Where is the radial pulse located?

A trained athlete

Which d the following individuals may normally exhibit bradycardia?

144/92 mm Hg

Which of the following BP readings can be classified as hypertension, stage 1?

All of the above

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

Sleep disorders

Which of the following conditions is often characterized by hypopnea?

Quickly scanning the forehead

Which of the following could result in an inaccurate temporal artery reading?

Darkly pigmented skin

Which of the following does NOT affect the SpO2 reading?

All of the above

Which of the following has an effect on blood pressure?

The bladder of the cuff encircles 80% of the circumference of the arm

Which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been selected

Infant

Which of the following individuals has the fastest pulse rate?

Adult

Which of the following individuals has the slowest respiratory rate?

A patient with arthritis

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

Pulse deficit

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

The reading may be falsely low

Which of the following may occur if the lens of the tympanic membrane thermometer is dirty?

Covering the probe with a washcloth

Which of the following prevents ambient light from interfering with the SpO2 reading?

Red-collared probe

Which of the following probes should be selected to measure rectal body temperature with an electronic thermometer

Posterior tibial

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

Carotid

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

Positioning the manometer at a viewing distance of 2 feet

Which of the following represents an error in blood pressure technique?

98.6

Which of the following represents the average normal body temperature?

Coldness and chills

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

Tachycardia

Which of the following terms describes an abnormally fast pulse rate?

Febrile

Which of the following terms refers to a fever?

ECG

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

Thready

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

Regular and strong

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

Bounding

You are taking the pulse and find it feels extremely strong and full. How would you record this?

During sleep, body metabolism slows down

You take Mrs Main's temperature at 7 am it reads 97.8. At 3 pm it reads 99. How do you account for the difference?

-ia

Abnormal condition

Hyper

Above, excessive

The regular trash

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

Can be used to measure blood pressure in a patient with a dysrhythmia

All of the following are advantages of using an automated oscillometric blood pressure device except

Sleep apnea

All of the following are risk factors for developing hypertension except

Finger of an arm to which an automatic blood pressure cuff is applied

All of the following can be used as a probe placement site except the

Gastritis

All of the following may cause a decrease in the SpO2 reading except

Cold weather

All of the following tend to increase body temperature except

Mal

Bad

The probe must be covered with a disposable cover

Before taking body temperature with an electronic thermometer, what must happen?

Hypo

Below, deficient

Inter-

Between

Millimeters of mercury

Blood pressure is measured in

The force exerted on the walls of the arteries by the blood

Blood pressure measures

Cyan/o

Blue

A cool area

Chemical thermometers must be stored in

Steth/o

Chest

Dys-

Difficult, painful, abnormal

Carbon dioxide is removed from the lungs

During exhalation


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