Vital signs
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
