Chapter 10 Fundamental Patient Care

Question 1

Normal body temp is

Answer 1

98.6

Question 2

What valve is located between the aorta and the left ventricle

Answer 2

Aortic valve

Question 3

The result of blood that is pushed through the arterial system is

Answer 3

Pulse

Question 4

The arm that is used to obtain the blood pressure should be placed

Answer 4

At the level of the heart

Question 5

The amount of blood flow ejected from the left ventricle of the hear during systole and the amount of resistance the blood meets is

Answer 5

Blood pressure

Question 6

Which pulse is obtained at the antecubital fossa

Answer 6

Brachial

Question 7

Essential hypertension is also referred to as

Answer 7

Primary hypertension

Question 8

What pulse is acquired superior to the tragus

Answer 8

Temporal

Question 9

Inspiration causes the chest to

Answer 9

Rise

Question 10

Which of the following is not a typical symptom of a fever

1) Chills
2) Hot flashes
3) Aches
4) Increased pulse

Answer 10

2) Hot flashes

Question 11

What heart chamber receives blood from the body

Answer 11

Right atrium

Question 12

Which of the following is not a typical cause of tachycardia

1) Hypothermia
2) Anger
3) Anemia
4) Fear

Answer 12

1) Hypothermia

Question 13

Which of the following would not typically cause tachypnea

1) Hypothermia
2) Pain
3) Fever
4) Exercise

Answer 13

1) Hypothermia