Physical exam Questions

Question 1

What is the formula for converting Celsius to fahrenheit?

Answer 1

F = (9/5)C +32

Question 2

What is normal body temperature?

Answer 2

98.6 F

Question 3

Normal axillary body temp?

Answer 3

0.6 C or 1 F lower than oral

Question 4

What is normal rectal temperature?

Answer 4

0.4 to 0.5 C or 0.7 to 0.9 F higher than oral

Question 5

What is normal tympanic temperature?

Answer 5

0.8 C or 1.4 F higher than oral.

Question 6

True or false: if you label how you got the temperature, you do not have to convert it to its oral equivalent.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Afebrile

Answer 7

97 - 100.4 F (rectal)

Question 8

Febrile

Answer 8

> 100.4 F rectal

Question 9

Pyrexia

Answer 9

Fever

Question 10

Hyperpyrexia

Answer 10

Extreme elevated temperature – 106 F or above

Question 11

Hypothermia

Answer 11

Extreme lower temp –95 F or below

Question 12

How long to take a pulse if it is irregular

Answer 12

MUST do it for the full minute. (normal = 60-100 bpm)

Question 13

Where is the apical pulse

Answer 13

Over the apex of the heart

Question 14

What are the terms for the pulse scale?

Answer 14

0-4
0= absent
1= diminished
2= normal
3 = full, increased
4 = bounding, aneurysmal

Question 15

Eupnea

Answer 15

12-20 breaths per minute (normal)

Question 16

Hyperpnea/hyperventilation

Answer 16

> 20 breaths per minute, with DEEP inspirations

Question 17

Tachypnea

Answer 17

> 20 breaths per minute, normal inspirations.

Question 18

Normal BP

Answer 18

120/80

Question 19

How to diagnose HTN.

Answer 19

if >60 y.o., <90.

Must have three readings over three days.

Question 20

When using BP cuff, how to measure for correct size?

Answer 20

width = 0.33 to 0.5 of limb circumference
Bladder length - 2x width
Children - width = 2/3, length = .8 to 1.0 length

Question 21

Conversion from cm to inch

Answer 21

2.54 cm = 1 in

Question 22

Conversion from pound to kg

Answer 22

2.2 lbs = 1 kg

Question 23

When are respiratory hygiene techniques needed?

Answer 23

At the initial point of contact for anyone with a cough

Question 24

Dorsal recumbent position

Answer 24

for genital or rectal check – laying onback with knees bent

Question 25

Lithotomy position

Answer 25

Pelvic exam position

Question 26

Lateral recumbent

Answer 26

Laying on side with legs bent (think fetal position)

Question 27

Light palpation

Answer 27

about 1 cm in pressure

Question 28

Deep palpation

Answer 28

4 cm in pressure