Chapter 25

Question 1

Rectal temperatures may be 1°F (0.5°C) higher than

Answer 1

oral temperatures

Question 2

axillary temperatures are 1°F (0.5°C) lower than

Answer 2

oral temperatures

Question 3

A pulse deficit is the difference between:

Answer 3

Apical and radial pulse

Question 4

when a client is being given medications that alter heart rate and rhythm…

Answer 4

Assess apical pulse

Question 5

An ultrasonic Doppler is used for:

Answer 5

Auscultating a pulse that is difficult to palpate

Question 6

clinical signs associated with a fever:

Answer 6

pinkish or red skin (skin that is warm to the touch), headache, and above-normal pulse or respiratory rates.

Question 7

A widening in the diameter of the artery takes place in the ___________ of the Korotkoff sound technique

Answer 7

phase II

Question 8

An adult diastolic pressure takes place in the __________ of the Korotkoff sound technique.

Answer 8

phase IV

Question 9

BP is

Answer 9

representative of the amount of resistance that the heart must overcome in order to pump blood