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Chapter 14 Review Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?

(A) 97.6–99.6 degrees F
(B) 96.6–98.6 degrees F
(C) 93.6–97.9 degrees F
(D) 98.6–100.6 degrees F

A

A

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Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear?

(A) Oral thermometer
(B) Rectal thermometer
(C) Tympanic thermometer
(D) Axillary thermometer

A

C

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3
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Which of the following is another word for armpit?

(A) Axilla
(B) Rectum
(C) Tympanic
(D) Temporal

A

A

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Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate?

(A) Oral
(B) Rectal
(C) Axillary
(D) Tympanic

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B

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5
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Under which of the following conditions should a nursing assistant not take an oral temperature on a person?

(A) The person has influenza.
(B) The person almost certainly has a fever.
(C) The person is over six years old.
(D) The person is confused or disoriented.

A

D

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An oral thermometer is usually color-coded

(A) Green or blue
(B) Red or orange
(C) Black or white
(D) White or yellow

A

A

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7
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Which of the following statements is true of measuring rectal temperatures?

(A) The NA does not need to explain the procedure before starting to take a rectal temperature.
(B) Rectal temperatures can only be taken with digital thermometers.
(C) The NA must hold on to the thermometer at all times while taking a rectal temperature.
(D) The NA does not need the resident’s cooperation to take a rectal temperature.

A

C

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8
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How far should a tympanic thermometer be inserted into the ear?

(A) ¼ to ½ inch
(B) ¾ inch
(C) 1 inch
(D) 1½ to 2 inches

A

A

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9
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The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the

(A) Radial pulse
(B) Brachial pulse
(C) Carotid pulse
(D) Pedal pulse

A

A

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10
Q

The normal pulse rate for adults is

(A) 25–50 beats per minute
(B) 60–100 beats per minute
(C) 100–150 beats per minute
(D) 150–175 beats per minute

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B

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The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from

(A) 18–30 breaths per minute
(B) 15–25 breaths per minute
(C) 12–20 breaths per minute
(D) 8–10 breaths per minute

A

C

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12
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Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist?

(A) It is less work for the NA to count respirations right after taking the pulse.
(B) People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.
(C) The chest will not rise and fall if the rate is not counted immediately.
(D) The respiration rate will be different if the NA waits to take it.

A

B

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13
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Which of the following blood pressures falls within the normal range?

(A) 119/75
(B) 135/90
(C) 89/70
(D) 140/80

A

A

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14
Q

Hypertension is the medical term for

(A) High fever
(B) High blood pressure
(C) High pulse rate
(D) Rapid heartbeat

A

B

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15
Q

Blood pressure is measured using a

(A) Thermometer
(B) Watch
(C) Otoscope
(D) Sphygmomanomete

A

D

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16
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Which of the following is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading?

(A) 120/75
(B) 120+75
(C) 120-75
(D) 120*75

A

A

17
Q

Which of the following statements is true of pain?

(A) Everyone experiences pain in the same way.
(B) Everyone will express freely when they are in pain.
(C) Pain is a different experience for each person.
(D) Pain levels do not need to be monitored.

A

C

18
Q

Which of the following measures can help reduce pain?

(A) Pounding the resident on the back
(B) Doing jumping jacks
(C) Squeezing the body part hard
(D) Changing position

A

D

19
Q

How can cold applications benefit a person?

(A) Cold prevents swelling and reduces pain.
(B) Cold increases temperature in the body tissues.
(C) Cold increases blood flow.
(D) Cold soothes; it has no medical benefit.

A

A

20
Q

A type of dry application is a

(A) Sitz bath
(B) Warm soak
(C) Warm or cold compress
(D) Ice bag

A

D

21
Q

Which of the following is something a nursing assistant should watch for when using warm and cold applications?

(A) Vomiting
(B) Increased restlessness
(C) Fear of addiction to the applications
(D) Blisters

A

B

22
Q

A sitz bath is used to

(A) Relax the resident
(B) Clean perineal wounds
(C) Reduce swelling in the upper body
(D) Encourage slow, deep breathing

A

B

23
Q

Which of the following is true of nonsterile dressings?

(A) They cover open wounds.
(B) They are applied to dry wounds.
(C) They cover draining wounds.
(D) Nursing assistants are not allowed to handle them.

A

B

24
Q

Which of the following statements is true of IVs?

(A) Nursing assistants insert IV lines.
(B) Nursing assistants will observe the IV site for problems.
(C) Nursing assistants will remove IV lines.
(D) Nursing assistants will change IV lines when the bag is empty.

A

B

25
Q
  1. Which of the following is a machine that changes air in a room into air with more oxygen?

(A) Oxygen filter
(B) Oxygen tank
(C) Oxygen concentrator
(D) Oxygen supply valve

A

C

26
Q

Which of the following statements is true of working with liquid oxygen?

(A) The NA should not touch liquid oxygen because it can cause frostbite.
(B) The NA should keep a liquid oxygen tank covered with a thin blanket or sheet.
(C) The NA should store a liquid oxygen tank on its side.
(D) The NA should store a liquid oxygen tank in a closet or cupboard.

A

A

27
Q

How should elastic (nonsterile) bandages be applied?

(A) Snug enough to control bleeding
(B) Loose enough so that the dressings can move
(C) Tight enough to decrease circulation in a particular area
(D) Bunched up in the area where the resident is feeling pain

A

A

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