Chapter 23 Flashcards
Which of the following terms means “slow breathing”?
a. Apnea b. Eupnea c. Bradypnea d. Dyspnea e. Tachypnea
c. Bradypnea
Which part of the brain monitors blood temperature?
a. Hypothalamus b. Thalamus c. Cerebellum d. Meninges e. Pituitary gland
a. Hypothalamus
Which of the following best describes how to prevent patient cross-contamination when using electronic thermometers?
a. Soak in disinfectant for 20 minutes. b. Clean in soap and hot water. c. Store in a dry closed container. d. Clean with cold water. e. Use a disposable plastic sheath.
e. Use a disposable plastic sheath.
How should the thermometer be inserted when using an electronic thermometer to take an oral temperature?
a. Under the tongue to the side of the mouth b. Under the tongue in the center of the mouth c. Under the tongue next to the teeth d. Between the teeth and the cheek
a. Under the tongue to the side of the mouth
Which of the following questions should the medical assistant ask the patient when taking an oral temperature using a disposable oral strip thermometer?
a. Have you been talking? b. Have you been stressed? c. Have you been sleeping? d. Have you been smoking or drinking hot/cold liquids?
d. Have you been smoking or drinking hot/cold liquids?
Which of the following is the most important action when taking an oral temperature using a digital thermometer?
a. Use a probe that has been disinfected. b. Instruct the patient to leave the mouth slightly open. c. Ask the patient to rinse the mouth with tepid water. d. Cover the thermometer with a sheath
d. Cover the thermometer with a sheath
Which of the following is the most important action when taking a rectal temperature?
a. Apply lubricant for easy insertion. b. Position the patient in a prone position. c. Do not use a sheath. d. Insert the thermometer 1/2 to 1 inch for an adult.
a. Apply lubricant for easy insertion.
Which of the following is an important action when taking a radial pulse?
a. Locate and count the pulse with the thumb. b. Count for 15 seconds. c. Position the patient with the arm elevated at heart level. d. Press fingers gently over the area of the artery.
d. Press fingers gently over the area of the artery.
Which of the following best describes the pulse rate of a well-conditioned athlete?
a. No change from average b. Stabilized c. Lower than average d. Increased
c. Lower than average
Which of the following is a term for a pulse rate greater than 100 beats per minute?
a. Asystole b. Bradycardia c. Extra systole d. Fibrillation e. Tachycardia
e. Tachycardia
Which of the following best describes the feeling of a normal artery on palpation?
a. Knotty b. Elastic c. Tortuous d. Wiry e. Hard
b. Elastic
Which of the following best describes a pulse rate with bradycardia?
a. 100 beats per minute b. 40 beats per minute c. 72 beats per minute d. 200 beats per minute e. 120 beats per minute
b. 40 beats per minute
Which of the following is controlled by the involuntary action of respiration?
a. Chest wall b. Lungs c. Medulla oblongata d. Diaphragm
c. Medulla oblongata
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of respiration?
a. its controlled by a specific part of the brain b. carbon dioxide affects respiration c. is triggered by varying levels of oxygen d. its involuntary
c. is triggered by varying levels of oxygen
Which of the following is the meaning of “dyspnea”?
a. Rapid breathing b. Breathing while upright c. Abnormal gas in the pleura d. Labored breathing e. Air in the pericardium
d. Labored breathing
Which of the following is the average normal adult rate of respirations?
a. 20–30 b. 16–24 c. 8–12 d. 14–20
d. 14–20
Which of the following is NOT considered a cardiovascular factor influencing blood pressure?
a. Peripheral resistance b. Blood volume c. Clotting capabilities d. Vessel elasticity e. Heart muscle condition
c. Clotting capabilities
Which of the following vital signs assessments is not in a normal range for adults?
a. T 98–99 F b. R 12–16/min c. BP 100/60 d. P 100/bpm
d. P 100/bpm
When is the auscultatory gap heard in some patients?
a. Between phases I and II or III b. Between phases IV and V c. Between phases III and IV or V d. Between phases II, III, and IV
a. Between phases I and II or III
Why is height and weight measured at the same time?
a. Helps a patient stay on a diet b. Most physicians want it c. Essential to diagnosis d. Assists physician in evaluating patient’s body changes
d. Assists physician in evaluating patient’s body changes
Which of the following statements is true regarding body temperature?
a. Fluctuation of body temperature between periods of normal and fever is remittent fever. b. The gradual return of an elevated body temperature to normal levels is lysis. c. Fever means the body is not working properly. d. Pyrexia and hypothermia are synonyms for fever. e. Febrile denotes that a fever is not present.
b. The gradual return of an elevated body temperature to normal levels is lysis.
Which of the following organizations worked in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO) to initiate the elimination of mercury from hospital waste systems?
a. Center for Disease Control b. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services c. American Medical Association d. Environmental Protection Agency
d. Environmental Protection Agency
Which of the following is NOT a recommended alternative type to replace mercury thermometers for use in the health care setting?
a. Tympanic b. Electronic c. Digital d. Paper
d. Paper
What can cause an occasional premature contraction while checking a patient’s pulse?
a. Alcohol b. Nicotine c. Caffeine d. All of the above
d. All of the above
