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Aural temperatures are recommended for adults, when possible, because the:
Tympanic membrane shares the blood supply of hypothalamus
All are correct
Risk of spreading communicable diseases is reduced
Ear canal is a protected cavity
The temperature diurnal variation is typically
97.7 to 99.5 F
97.2 to 102 F
95.6 to 98.3 F
98.2 to 98.1 F
Your office uses thermometers that record temperatures in Celsius, but the mother of a young child doesn’t understand what 38.6 C means. Convert the temperature into Fahrenheit for her
100.8 F
103.2 F
99 F
101.5 F
Mr. Garcia weighs 250 lb. You are expected to record this weight in kilograms. It is equal to _____ kg.
122.3
550
113.6
555.5
Which of the following pulses is palpated on either side of the eyes?
Carotid
Brachial
Radial
Temporal
Mrs. Anderson’s oral temperature is 99 F. Dr. Xu requests that you record it in Celsius. What would that be?
32.6 C
37.2 C
37.8 C
35.8 C
When compared to the average patien, the expected resting pulse of a marathon runner would be:
Decreased
Dependent on age
The same
Increased
How long should the pulse be counted for the most accurate results?
15 seconds
1 minute
30 seconds
45 seconds
The goal of a hypertensive treatment is to keep the blood pressure below 130/80 mm Hg in patients with what disease or diseases?
Liver disease
Diabetes mellitus
Liver disease and diabetes mellites
Kidney complications
Which of the following pulses is auscultated with a stethoscope?
Apical
Temporal
Carotid
Radial
The medical term for an oral temperature above 100.5 F
Hypernea
Pyuria
Empyema
Pyrexia
While taking vital signs on Mrs. Anderson, you note a difference between her raidal and apical pulses. The problem is known as:
The pulse pressure
The intermittent pulse
The pulse deficit
Arrhythmia
Persistent readings of 90/60 mmHg or lower usually are considered
Stage 1 hypertension
Orthostatic hypotension
Stage 2 hypertension
Hypotension
Which of the following pulses is palpated on the wrist?
Brachial
Radial
Temporal
Apical
Which of the following pulses is palpated in the neck?
Carotid
Brachial
Apical
Temporal
A newborn is observed in the nursery with periodic episodes of not breathing. This is called
Apnea
Hyperpnea
Bradypnea
Rales
