Chapters 31-40

Question 1

Mr. Jay is afebrile, this means

a) A fever of unknown origin.
b) A condition characterized by an elevated body temperature.
c) The absence of fever or a normal body temperature.
d) A sudden increase in body temperature due to infection.

Answer 1

c) The absence of fever or a normal body temperature.

Question 2

A patient with an elevated body temperature…
A) Afebrile
B) Without a fever
C) Fever
D) none of the above

Answer 2

C) Fever

Question 3

Which vital sign should you question?
A) Pulse: 55 beats per minute
B) Respirations: 12 breaths per minute
C) Blood pressure: 120/80 mmHg
D) Pulse oximetry: 98% saturation

Answer 3

A) Pulse: 55 beats per minute

60 to 100 beats per minute

Question 4

What is the baseline for an oral temperature?
A) 99.6
B) 97.6
C) 99.6
D) 98.6

Answer 4

D) 98.6

Question 5

What is the baseline temperature for a rectal site?
A) 99.6
B) 97.6
C) 99.6
D) 98.6

Answer 5

A) 99.6

Question 6

What is the baseline temperature for an axillary site?
A) 99.6
B) 97.6
C) 99.6
D) 98.6

Answer 6

B) 97.6

Question 7

What is the baseline for a temporal site?
A) 99.6
B) 97.6
C) 99.6
D) 98.6

Answer 7

C) 99.6

Question 8

What is the baseline temp for a tympanic site?
A) 99.6
B) 97.6
C) 99.6
D) 98.6

Answer 8

D) 98.6

Question 9

How far should you insert the thermometer for a rectal site?

a) 1 inch
b) 2 inch
c) 1/4 inch
d) 1/2 inch

Answer 9

d) 1/2