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1The mouth has a rich blood supply under the tongue
- ATrue
- BFalse
2The temperature of the body varies depending upon where the temperature is taken.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3The oral probe of an electronic thermometer is red.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Hot and cold liquids change the temperature of the mouth, resulting in an inaccurate temperature reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5The probe cover prevents the transmission of microorganisms from one patient to another.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6The patient should be instructed to keep her mouth closed during the procedure to keep out cooler air that may influence the reading
- ATrue
- BFalse
7The used probe cover must be discarded in a biohazard waste container.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8The axillary site is used for mouth-breathing patients and those who have oral inflammation or have had oral surgery.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9The axillary site is a good site to use to take the temperature of a toddler or preschooler.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10The axillary temperature is approximately 1 degree higher than the same patient’s oral temperature.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11The probe of the thermometer should be placed in the center of the patient’s axilla.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12The arm should be held close to the body to prevent air currents from interfering with the reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13The symbol ® should be charted next to the reading to tell the physician that this was an axillary temperature.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14Rectal temperature can be taken on newborns.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15The rectal temperature is a good site for measuring temperature because the rectum has a rich blood supply and it is a closed cavity.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Sterile gloves must be worn when measuring rectal temperature.
- ATrue
- BFalse
17older children and adults should be placed in the supine position for rectal temperature measurement.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18Lubricant applied to the probe cover makes it easier to insert the probe into the rectum.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Never force insertion of the rectal thermometer probe, to prevent damage to the rectal mucosa
- ATrue
- BFalse
20It is important to remove the probe from the rectum in the same direction in which it was inserted.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21The used probe cover should be discarded in a regular waste container
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Aural temperature can be taken on a patient with an inflamed ear canal.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23A normal amount of cerumen does not affect an aural temperature reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24A tympanic membrane thermometer has a sensor that takes a picture of the infrared waves given off by the tympanic membrane.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25An inaccurate aural temperature reading may occur if the patient has been lying on his or her ear.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26Recent swimming or bathing does not affect an aural temperature reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
27A dirty or damaged tympanic thermometer lens can cause a falsely high reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28If the lens is dirty, it should be gently cleaned with a water-based lubricant and wiped dry with a cotton swab
- ATrue
- BFalse
29The ear canal is straightened in adults and children older than 3 years by gently pulling the ear auricle upward and backward.
- ATrue
- BFalse
30The tip of the probe should be pointed toward the opposite temple to allow the sensor to obtain a clear view of the tympanic membrane.
- ATrue
- BFalse
31If the temperature appears to be too low, take the reading again, making sure to use proper technique.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32Store the thermometer in its storage base to protect the lens from damage and dirt.
- ATrue
- BFalse
33The temporal artery runs across the forehead and down the side of the neck.
- ATrue
- BFalse
34The temporal artery reading is about the same as the oral site.
- ATrue
- BFalse
35The forehead needs to be fully exposed to the environment to obtain an accurate reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
36A dirty, damaged lens can lead to a falsely-high temperature reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
37Hair covering the forehead traps body heat resulting in a falsely-high temperature reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
38The probe should be positioned on the center of the patient’s forehead, midway between the eyebrow and the hairline.
- ATrue
- BFalse
39The scan button should be depressed the entire time you are scanning.
- ATrue
- BFalse
40Quickly slide the probe in a straight line across the forehead until you reach the hairline.
- ATrue
- BFalse
41The probe should be kept flat against the skin of the forehead while scanning.
- ATrue
- BFalse
42Rapid beeping and blinking of the thermometer indicate that the temperature is rising.
- ATrue
- BFalse
43Once you reach the hairline, lift the probe and gently place it behind the earlobe, keeping the scan button depressed.
- ATrue
- BFalse
44If the temperature needs to be taken again, you must wait 10 seconds.
- ATrue
- BFalse
45The radial pulse is located on the inner aspect of the wrist, just below the thumb.
- ATrue
- BFalse
46When measuring the pulse rate, you should also assess the rhythm and volume of the pulse.
- ATrue
- BFalse
47The forearm should be positioned at heart level when measuring the pulse and respiration.
- ATrue
- BFalse
48The index finger should not be used to measure pulse, because it has a pulse of its own.
- ATrue
- BFalse
49If you apply too much pressure when taking pulse, you may close off the artery and be unable to feel the pulse.
- ATrue
- BFalse
50If the rhythm is irregular, you should measure the pulse for 5 minutes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
51One complete respiration includes one inhalation and one exhalation.
- ATrue
- BFalse
52The normal resting pulse rate for an adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
- ATrue
- BFalse
53The respiratory rate of a normal healthy adult ranges from 8 to 16 respirations per minute.
- ATrue
- BFalse
54The apical pulse has a stronger beat and is easier to measure than the other pulse sites.
- ATrue
- BFalse
55Inform the patient when you begin measuring the patient’s respirations.
- ATrue
- BFalse
56An apical pulse is usually measured on infants and children up to 3 years of age.
- ATrue
- BFalse
57The apical pulse site is located in the fourth intercostal space at the junction of the left midclavicular line.
- ATrue
- BFalse
58A diaphragm chest piece allows you to hear the sounds better when taking apical pulse.
- ATrue
- BFalse
59Apical pulse can be measured with the patient in a sitting or lying position.
- ATrue
- BFalse
60To make it easier to hear the heartbeat, insert the earpieces in your ears with the earpieces directed slightly forward.
- ATrue
- BFalse
61Each lubb-dupp sound represents one heartbeat.
- ATrue
- BFalse
62Pulse oximetry is used to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood.
- ATrue
- BFalse
63Pulse oximetry provides information on the amount of carbon dioxide that is being expelled from the body.
- ATrue
- BFalse
64The oxygen saturation level of most healthy individuals falls between 85% and 99%.
- ATrue
- BFalse
65An oxygen saturation level below 70% is life-threatening.
- ATrue
- BFalse
66 The patient should be seated comfortably, with the lower arm firmly supported.
- ATrue
- BFalse
67Dark fingernail polish will not interfere with the pulse oximetry reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
68The fleshy tip of the finger should cover the LED window, and the tip of the finger should touch the end of the probe stop.
- ATrue
- BFalse
69The cable should be positioned so that it lies across the back of the hand and parallel to the arm.
- ATrue
- BFalse
70To ensure an accurate reading, instruct the patient to remain still and breathe normally.
- ATrue
- BFalse
71The pulse oximeter also measures the patient’s blood pressure
- ATrue
- BFalse
72Several readings, taken on different occasions, provide a good index of an individual’s baseline blood pressure.
- ATrue
- BFalse
73Blood pressure is a measurement of the number of times the heart beats each minute.
- ATrue
- BFalse
74The phase in the cardiac cycle that represents the highest point of blood pressure in the body is known as the diastolic pressure.
- ATrue
- BFalse
75The standard unit for measuring blood pressure is millimeters of mercury.
- ATrue
- BFalse
76The first sound that is heard is phase I of the Korotkoff sounds and is recorded as the systolic pressure.
- ATrue
- BFalse
77The last sound you hear is known as phase V of the Korotkoff sounds and is recorded as the diastolic pressure
- ATrue
- BFalse
78Signs that may influence the blood pressure (BP) reading include fear, pain, and recent physical activity.
- ATrue
- BFalse
79A sleeve that is too tight has no effect on the BP reading.
- ATrue
- BFalse
80A cuff that is too small may cause the BP reading to be falsely low.
- ATrue
- BFalse
81The brachial artery is located near the center of the antecubital space, but slightly to the little-finger side of the arm.
- ATrue
- BFalse
82The bladder of the cuff should be centered over the brachial pulse site.
- ATrue
- BFalse
83The cuff should be positioned so that the lower edge is about 4 inches above the bend in the elbow
- ATrue
- BFalse
84Good contact of the diaphragm with the skin makes it easier to hear the Korotkoff sounds.
- ATrue
- BFalse
85The pressure in the cuff should be released at a steady rate of 2 to 3 mm per second.
- ATrue
- BFalse
86If you do not obtain an accurate measurement, wait 30 seconds before making another attempt on the same arm.
- ATrue
- BFalse
87Clara Ashworth has come to the office for a checkup. She has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is short of breath most of the time. Because of this condition, she always breathes through her mouth. Sergio Martinez, RMA, needs to check her temperature. His office uses electronic thermometers for taking temperature. Which site would Sergio choose to take Clara’s temperature?
- Amouth
- Brectum
- Cear
- Daxilla
88Tyler Tompkins is 5 years old. His mother has brought him to the office for his kindergarten physical examination. Sergio Martinez, RMA, needs to take Tyler’s vital signs. Before taking Tyler’s aural temperature, Sergio checks the lens of the probe to ensure it is clean and shiny because a dirty lens can result in
- Aa falsely low temp reading
- Ba falsely high temp reading
- Cotitis media
- Dhearing loss
89While taking Tyler’s aural temperature, Sergio makes sure to use proper technique. Sergio performs all of the following except
- AApplying a disposable cover to the probe
- BPulling Tyler’s ear down and back
- CSealing the opening of Tyler’s ear with the probe
- DPositioning the tip of the probe toward Tyler’s opposite temple
90Before putting the ear thermometer away, Sergio cleans the lens of the probe by wiping it with
- Abetadine
- Balcohol
- Cwater
- Dbleach
91Caitlin Perry, age 28, comes to the medical office for an employment physical. Sergio Martinez, RMA, takes Caitlin’s pulse for 30 seconds and counts 45 beats. Sergio realizes that Caitlin’s pulse rate
- Aindicated bradycardia
- Bis normal
- Cindicated tachycardia
- Dindicates hyperpnea
92Sergio is now ready to measure Caitlin’s respirations. All of the following would be correct techniques for Sergio to use except
- ACounting the respirations for 30 seconds and multiplying times 2
- BContinuing to hold his fingers over the wrist area while counting respirations
- CInstructing Caitlin to remain still so that her respirations can be counted
- DNoting the rhythm and depth of the respirations
93Sergio is preparing to take Caitlin’s blood pressure using an aneroid sphygmomanometer. To ensure an accurate reading, Sergio ensures that the
- Abladder is centered over the brachial artery
- Bneedle of gauge is at zero
- Cdiaphragm is not touching the cuff
- Dall of the above
94Paula Simons has a history of cardiac problems and is taking cardiac medication. She has come to the office for a checkup. While taking her radial pulse, Sergio Martinez, RMA, notices that the rhythm is irregular. He recognizes that Paula
- Ais having a heart attack
- Bis having side effects from her cardiac medication
- Chas a dysthymia and counts her pulse for 1 minute
- Dhas a normal pulse
95Carlos Ramirez has come to the office because he has been sick with an upper respiratory infection. Carlos has had chronic bronchitis for the past 4 years. He is short of breath, and his lips and nail beds are bluish. Terms that could be used to document his symptoms include
- Adyspnea and cyanosis
- Borthopnea and paleness
- Ctachypnea and flushed
- Dbradypnea and cyanosis
96Ivan Peabody, 42 years old, comes to the office for his annual physical examination. Sergio Martinez, RMA, takes his vital signs. His blood pressure is 138/88 mm Hg. Sergio realizes this reading falls into the following category
- Anormal
- Bprehypertenison
- Chypertension stage 1
- Dhypertension stage 2
97All of the following statements by Ivan indicate that he may be at risk for hypertension except
- AI need to quit smoking
- BI have been overweight since I was a teenager
- Cmy father and twin brother have high blood pressure
- DI have to wear reading glasses to read the newspaper
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- Quiz on Chapter 19 Test, created by Audrey Harbour on 18/04/2018.
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