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11: Review and Assessment
True or False
True or False?
The most accurate way to measure body temperature is using an oral thermometer.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Hypoxia means not having enough oxygen.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
An aneroid sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure blood pressure.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Normal ranges for vital signs are the same for adults and children.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Blood pressure is measured in degrees.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
An axillary temperature is taken in the armpit.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Dyspnea is the absence of breathing.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
The normal adult range for respirations is 18 to 30 breaths per minute.
A. True
B. False
Multiple Choice
Mrs. Garrett had her blood pressure taken this morning and it was 160/110. This reading is much higher than when it was taken yesterday. Which reading below was yesterday's?
A. 165/112
B. 155/105
C. 100/70
D. None of the above.
When taking an apical pulse, the stethoscope should be placed ______.
A. above the sternum
B. above the right nipple on the chest
C. below the sternum
D. below the left nipple on the chest
When is the best time to count respirations?
A. right before taking the temperature
B. right after taking the blood pressure
C. right after taking the pulse
D. right before taking the pulse
Which of the following resting pulse rates is
not
considered normal for an adult?
A. 90
B. 70
C. 85
D. 101
Mr. Laila has a rectal temperature of 100.6°F. What does this mean?
A. His body temperature is low, indicating hypothermia. He should have his temperature taken again in the next few hours.
B. His body temperature is in the normal range and all is okay. No action needs to be taken.
C. His body temperature is high, indicating his body is building defenses. He should have his temperature taken again in the next few hours.
D. His body temperature is high, indicating his body is building defenses. He should have his temperature taken again tomorrow.
Mrs. Tong had an early breakfast before vital signs were taken. How long should you wait before taking her oral temperature?
A. 1 to 3 minutes
B. 5 to 10 minutes
C. 10 to 15 minutes
D. 15 to 30 minutes
When a blood pressure is taken, there is a phase in the reading where the heart beat is no longer heard because the heart relaxes. This is called ______.
A. dyspnea
B. diastole
C. systole
D. sclerosis
A ______ is used to measure the oxygen’s saturation in the blood.
A. pulse oximeter
B. sphygmomanometer
C. stethoscope
D. probe
Which position is preferred when measuring height using an upright, balance scale?
A. standing on the center of the scale with arms and hands on their sides
B. standing facing the healthcare worker
C. standing on the center of the scale with arms and hands raised
D. standing at the back of the scale looking forward
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