PPM 1B - Test 1

Question 1

differential diagnosis

Answer 1

-

- based on history and physical exam

Question 2

prehypertensive - systolic range

Answer 2

120-139 mmHg

Question 3

prehypertensive - diastolic range

Answer 3

80-89 mmHg

Question 4

hypernea

Answer 4

increased depth of respiration associated with metabolic acidosis

Question 5

tachycardia can be caused by:

Answer 5

fever

Question 6

what is the correct sequence in measurement of the POP?

Answer 6

1. Palpate brachial artery,
2. proper placement of cuff,
3. palpate radial artery,
4. inflate cuff,
   5 observe sphygmomanometer for the measurement where the radial pulse is no longer palpable

Question 7

Vital signs include:

Answer 7

Height, weight, respiration rate, pulse rate, blood pressure

Question 8

how to calculate ideal weight for female:

Answer 8

5’0- 100 lbs

each additional inch - add 5 lbs

Question 9

pulse rate varies with

Answer 9

age
emotional state
physical activity

Question 10

proper sequence for blood pressure measurement

Answer 10

1. Select appropriate cuff size,
2. Palpation of brachial artery,
3. proper placement of cuff ,
4. palpation of radial artery,
5. measurement of POP,
6. measurement of blood pressure

Question 11

which temperature measurement is least accurate?

Answer 11

tactile

Question 12

Correct order of Korotkoff signs:

Answer 12

1. Sudden appearance of sharp tapping sound,
2. swishing sounds,
3. crisper and louder sounds,
4. muffled and softer sounds,
5. complete disappearance of sounds

Question 13

what are common sites to palpate the pulse?

Answer 13

1. femoral artery
2. posterior tibial
3. radial
4. carotid

Question 14

BMI ranges:

Answer 14

underweight: less than 18.5
ideal weight: 18.5 - 24.9
overweight: 25 -29.9

Question 15

purpose of auscultatory gap

Answer 15

..

Question 16

what is not a factor is blood pressure variation?

Answer 16

sex

Question 17

the main purpose of the interview

Answer 17

to gather all pertinent information regarding the illness

Question 18

what is the LEARN model?

Answer 18

teaching framework for cross cultural healthcare

Question 19

orthostatic hypotension

Answer 19

refers to decrease in blood pressure when moving to a standing position

Question 20

normal body temp is

Answer 20

37 degrees C

Question 21

How to calculate BMI:

Answer 21

weight(lb)/[height(in)]squared x 703