Medical assisting chapter 4
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
