Vital Signs Flashcards
1
Q
The act of breathing is called A. inhalation B. exhalation C. ventilation D. respiration
A
C. ventilation
2
Q
Which type of fever is a patient experiencing when the body temperature alternates at regular intervals between periods of fever and periods of normal or subnormal temps?
a. intermittent
b. remittent
c. relapsing
d. constant
A
a. intermittent
3
Q
The body temperature is measured in C and F. When the celcius is 40C what is the F?
A
104
4
Q
A nurse is planning a seminar on secretions and coughing. Which of the following describes a condition in which there is a presence of blood in the sputum?
A
Hemoptysis
5
Q
Which of the following can cause an erroneously low BP result?
A. cuff wrapped too loose or tight
B. bladder too narrow
C. arm above level of the heart
D. assessing immediately after a meal or while patient smokes or has pain
A
C. arm above heart level
