Chapter 10: General Survey, Measurement, and Vital Signs Flashcards
What does the general survey assess during a patient encounter?
a) Only the patient’s blood pressure.
b) The overall impression of the patient.
c) Only the patient’s medical history.
d) A list of medications.
B
Which factor is NOT included in the physical appearance assessment?
a) Skin colour.
b) Age.
c) Body build or contour.
d) Level of consciousness.
C
What is evaluated under ‘Body Structure’?
a) Facial expression and mood.
b) Gait and range of motion.
c) Posture and symmetry.
d) Nutrition and skin colour.
C
What does the ‘Mobility’ assessment focus on?
a) Gait and range of motion.
b) Level of consciousness.
c) Facial features.
d) Body structure and nutrition.
A
Which behavior indicators are assessed in the general survey?
a) Blood pressure and heart rate.
b) Temperature and pulse rate.
c) Speech and personal hygiene.
d) Height and weight.
C
In children, unexpected behaviors may indicate which of the following?
a) Normal childhood development.
b) Improved social interaction.
c) Child abuse or mental illness.
d) Increased physical strength.
C
What spinal changes may occur in older adults by their eighth decade?
a) Increased height and better posture.
b) Spinal flexion and angulation of features.
c) Improved joint flexibility.
d) Narrower gait and less balance.
B
How should weight be measured accurately?
a) Using a bathroom scale.
b) With clothing on.
c) With a standardized balance or electronic scale.
d) By estimating visually.
C
What should a patient do before height measurement?
a) Sit down and relax.
b) Stand straight and look straight ahead.
c) Bend slightly forward.
d) Wear heavy outer clothing.
B
Which route of temperature measurement is known for accuracy?
a) Oral route.
b) Axillary route.
c) Rectal route.
d) Forehead scanning.
A
When is the tympanic route most often used?
a) For non-invasive and quick temperature assessment.
b) When patients are comatose.
c) Only when other routes are unavailable.
d) Only for infants and children.
A
What is the function of the temporal artery temperature method?
a) Measures temperature through direct contact.
b) Measures temperature by counting pulses.
c) Uses rectal insertion for measurement.
d) Uses infrared emissions to measure temperature.
D
What is the normal adult pulse rate at rest?
a) 40 to 80 beats per minute.
b) 60 to 100 beats per minute.
c) 70 to 110 beats per minute.
d) 50 to 90 beats per minute.
D
What characterizes a normal pulse rhythm?
a) Irregular tempo.
b) Variable tempo.
c) An even, regular tempo.
d) Rapid tempo.
C
What is the purpose of assessing pulse force?
a) To count the number of beats accurately.
b) To determine respiratory rate.
c) To measure blood pressure.
d) Indicates the strength of heart’s stroke volume.
D
How long should respirations be counted for accuracy?
a) For 10 seconds.
b) For one cycle of breathing.
c) For 3 minutes.
d) For 30 seconds or a full minute if abnormal.
D
What should normal respirations be like?
a) Fast and audible.
b) Relaxed, regular, automatic, and silent.
c) Deep and forceful.
d) Irregular and loud.
B
What is blood pressure defined as?
a) Rate of heartbeat in minutes.
b) Volume of blood in the heart.
c) Pressure of blood against blood vessel walls.
d) Amount of oxygen in the blood.
C
Which of the following represents systolic pressure?
a) Maximum pressure during left ventricular contraction.
b) Pressure during blood vessel expansion.
c) Pressure while the heart is at rest.
d) Average pressure during all phases.
A
What does diastolic pressure represent?
a) Pressure during left ventricular contraction.
b) Immediate pressure after blood is pumped.
c) Elastic recoil pressure between contractions.
d) Pressure from the blood after it leaves the heart.
C
What is blood pressure?
a) Pressure of blood against blood vessel walls.
b) Pressure of air in the lungs.
c) Pressure from the heart valves.
d) Pressure of blood in the heart chambers.
A
