Chapter 1: Measuring Height and Weight

Question 1

How to measure height?

Answer 1

The patient stand on the scale with their back to the measuring bar.

Question 2

What does the MA should ask the patient when measuring height?

Answer 2

To stand straight.

Question 3

Before measuring weight the patient should remove?

Answer 3

Outwear, shoes and heavy objects in pockets.

Question 4

What is the first step when using the balance beam scale?

Answer 4

Move the weight on the lower bar until the beam drops, then move the weight back one notch to the left.

Question 5

What is the second step when using the balance beam scale?

Answer 5

Slide the weight on the upper bar until the beam is balanced (centered).

Question 6

What is the third step when using the balance beam scale?

Answer 6

Record the patient’s weight by adding the two measurements.

Question 7

What is the fourth step when using the balance beam scale?

Answer 7

Assist the patient in stepping on and off the scale as needed.