Med History Study guide

Question 1

What artery is found on the border of the mandible

Answer 1

Facial artery

Question 2

________ an abnormal elevation of the body temperature above 37C (98.6F)

Answer 2

Fever (pyrexia)

Question 3

what is the average bpm of a 4 year old

Answer 3

90 bpm

Question 4

what are some things that can cause an increase in the pulse rate

Answer 4

exercise, stimulants, eating, strong emotions

Question 5

oxygen defiency

Answer 5

anoxia

Question 6

the artery that is located at the wrist is called the _

Answer 6

radial artery

Question 7

__________is unusually fast heartbeat evidenced by pulse rate > 100

Answer 7

tachycardia

Question 8

normal body temperature of a 70 year old

Answer 8

36.0C or 96.8F

Question 9

the five vital signs are :

Answer 9

blood pressure
pulse
temperature
respiratory rate
smoking status

Question 10

least accurate temperature reading

Answer 10

axilla

Question 11

what temperature is considered an emergency

Answer 11

Over 41C or 105.8F

Question 12

what is the correct width of blood pressure cuff

Answer 12

20% greater than the diameter of the arm where applied

Question 13

normal respiratory rate for two year old

Answer 13

25 breaths per minute

Question 14

blood pressure range for Stage 1 hypertension

Answer 14

140-159/90-99

Question 15

blood pressure range for Stage 2 hypertension

Answer 15

> 160/>100

Question 16

the sounds heard during the determination of blood pressure

Answer 16

korotkoff sounds

Question 17

an abnormal elevation of the body temperature

Answer 17

pyrexia

Question 18

the phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions

Answer 18

diastole

Question 19

the contraction or period of contraction of the heart

Answer 19

systole

Question 20

unsusually slow heartbeat

Answer 20

bradycardia

Question 21

what is the prophylactic antibiotic regimen for an adult and a child

Answer 21

Standard-general is amoxicillin adult 2 g orally, child 50 mg/kg orally , 30 min to an hour prior to procedure.

Question 22

what connects the ear pieces to the brace and tubing

Answer 22

the diaphragm of the stethoscope

Question 23

occurring during the period of light

Answer 23

diurnal

Question 24

lower than normal body temperature

Answer 24

hypothermia

Question 25

temporary cessation of breathing

Answer 25

apnea

Question 26

normal body temperature for an adult is

Answer 26

37.0C or 98.6 F

Question 27

normal body temperature for a 5 year old child

Answer 27

37* C or 98.6* F