Deck 37: Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Question 1

What is the normal oral temperature range?

A) 96.6-98.6°F
B) 98.6-100.6°F
C) 97.6-99.6°F
D) 96.6-100.6°F

Answer 1

97.6-99.6°F

Question 2

A person with a temperature above normal is said to be:

A) febrile
B) afebrile
C) aerobic
D) anaerobic

Answer 2

febrile

Question 3

An advantage of a temporal artery thermometer is that it:

A) is inexpensive
B) is as accurate as a rectal thermometer
C) requires no cleaning
D) does not require environmental acclimation

Answer 3

is as accurate as a rectal thermometer

Question 4

What color is the oral probe used with an electronic thermometer?

A) red
B) green
C) yellow
D) blue

Question 5

The average pulse rate of patients in their 30s and 40s is _______ beats per minute.

A) 50-65
B) 60-100
C) 70-120
D) 100-160

Question 6

The force or strength of the pulse is referred to as its:

A) rhythm
B) thread
C) volume
D) tone

Question 7

The accurate measurement of height and weight is best done on a ____ scale.

A) spring
B) digital
C) strain gauge
D) balance beam

Question 8

The body mass index (BMI)of a patient who weighs 250 pounds and is 72 inches tall is approximately:

A) 18
B) 34
C) 202
D) 2441

Question 9

When taking an adult's temperature rectally,the patient should be positioned on his or her:

A) stomach
B) right side
C) left side
D) back

Question 10

You should never use your ____ to measure pulse rate.

A) thumb
B) index finger
C) middle finger
D) ring finger

Question 11

Difficult or labored breathing is called:

A) rales
B) apnea
C) dyspnea
D) Cheyne-Stokes

Question 12

Which of the following is not an advantage of measuring temperature with a temporal artery thermometer (TAT)?

A) proven highly accurate
B) unaffected by perspiration
C) appropriate for all ages
D) easily sanitized

Question 13

A patient should ____ while being weighed.

A) hold on to the scale
B) move slowly from side to side on the scale
C) stand still in the middle of the scale platform
D) stand as far forward on the scale as possible

Question 14

What is the average body temperature in Celsius?

A) 37°
B) 63°
C) 100°
D) 121°

Question 15

When taking a patient's temperature orally,the patient:

A) must not have had anything hot or cold by mouth for at least 15 minutes
B) should move the thermometer from side to side with his or her tongue
C) may place the thermometer in any part of the mouth where it feels comfortable
D) should bite down on the thermometer

Question 16

Vital signs do not indicate the:

A) body's ability to control heat
B) rate and quality of breathing
C) concentration of white blood cells in the blood
D) rate,volume,and rhythm of the heart

Question 17

Which type of thermometer is also known as an aural thermometer?

A) temporal artery
B) electronic probe
C) instantaneous tympanic membrane
D) plastic disposable

Question 18

A fever of 103°F is considered:

A) dangerous
B) slight
C) moderate
D) severe

Question 19

Compared to the pulse rate of a male,a female's pulse rate is approximately:

A) 10 beats per minute slower
B) 10 beats per minute faster
C) 15 beats per minute slower
D) the same

Question 20

It is the ____ pulse that is palpated during CPR.

A) femoral
B) brachial
C) radial
D) carotid

Question 21

The relaxation phase of blood pressure is known as:

A) anastole
B) peristole
C) systole
D) diastole

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Process of measuring

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 23

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
Midway in the groin

A)radial
B)brachial
C)carotid
D)femoral
E)dorsalis pedis

Question 24

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
Instep of the foot

A)radial
B)brachial
C)carotid
D)femoral
E)dorsalis pedis

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Used by health care personnel to identify the measurement of body functions that are essential to life

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Toxins from bacteria or a by-product of degenerating tissues

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Listening for a pulse

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 28

When taking a patient's blood pressure:

A) the cuff should be inflated rapidly to 30 mm Hg above the palpatory reading
B) the cuff should be partially inflated when applied
C) the manometer must be viewed directly from a distance of not more than 6 feet
D) a minimum of 5 seconds should elapse between inflations

Question 29

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
Thumb side of the inner surface of the wrist

A)radial
B)brachial
C)carotid
D)femoral
E)dorsalis pedis

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
Temperatures below normal

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 31

A faster than normal rate of respiration is known as:

A) bradypnea
B) tachypnea
C) apnea
D) dyspnea

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
Bottom or lower edge of the heart

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Numerical correlation between a patient's height and weight

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Feeling for a pulse

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Gently sliding a temporal artery thermometer across a patient's forehead

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 36

Blood pressure readings persistently in the range of _____ indicate controlled blood pressure in adults up to 60 years old.

A) (100-119)/(70-79)
B) (120-139)/(90-99)
C) (140-159)/(90-99)
D) (160 or higher)/100 or higher)

Question 37

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
Inner medial surface of the elbow

A)radial
B)brachial
C)carotid
D)femoral
E)dorsalis pedis

Question 38

Match each pulse site with its location on the body.
Either side of the trachea

A)radial
B)brachial
C)carotid
D)femoral
E)dorsalis pedis

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Involves setting both of the weights on a balance beam scale at zero and making sure that the pointer floats in the middle of the rectangle at the end of the frame

A)mensuration
B)calibrating
C)body mass index (BMI)
D)vital signs
E)pyrogens
F)subnormal
G)scanning
H)palpating
I)auscultating
J)apex

Question 40

A blood pressure cuff should be the proper size.The recommended bladder length is ____ percent of the patient's arm circumference,and the ideal width is at least ____ percent.

A) 20 / 80
B) 50 / 50
C) 80 / 20
D) Both should be any size that feels comfortable for the patient.

Question 41

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Normal 36.5°C

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 42

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Normal 37.5°C

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 43

Match each term with its definition.
Breathing in

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 44

Match each term with its definition.
Elevated blood pressure without apparent cause

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 45

Match each term with its definition.
Pulse that lacks a regular rhythm

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 46

Match each term with its definition.
Silent interval between systolic and diastolic pressure

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 47

Match each term with its definition.
Breathing out

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 48

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Normal 37°C

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 49

Match each term with its definition.
Refers to the difference between the systolic and diastolic reading

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 50

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Average 97.6°F

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 51

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Range 97.6-99.6°F

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 52

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Average 98.6°F

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 53

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Range 36-37°C

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 54

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Average 99.6°F

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 55

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
63°C

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 56

Match each term with its definition.
Consistent heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 57

Match each term with its definition.
Fluctuating pressure that the blood exerts against the arterial walls as the heart alternately contracts and relaxes

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 58

Match each term with its definition.
Drop in blood pressure that occurs when a patient changes from sitting to a standing position

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 59

Match each term with its definition.
Consistent heart rate below 60 beats per minute

A)tachycardia
B)bradycardia
C)arrhythmia
D)inspiration
E)expiration
F)blood pressure
G)idiopathic hypertension
H)orthostatic hypotension
I)pulse pressure
J)auscultatory gap

Question 60

​Match the temperature variations that are considered normal.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Range 98.6-100.6°F

A)oral
B)​axillary
C)​rectal

Question 61

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
0°C

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 62

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
145°F

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 63

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​98.6°F

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 64

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​250°F

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 65

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​37°C

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 66

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​212°F

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 67

​The temperature-regulating center in the body is located in the _______________________.

A) ​circulatory system
B) ​heart/lung region
C) ​autonomic nervous system
D) ​hypothalamus of the brain

Question 68

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​121°C

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 69

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
101.0°-102.0°F

A)​slight
B)​moderate
C)​severe
D)​dangerous
E)​fatal

Question 70

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​100°C

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 71

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
41.1°C

A)​slight
B)​moderate
C)​severe
D)​dangerous
E)​fatal

Question 72

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
38.8°-40.0°C

A)​slight
B)​moderate
C)​severe
D)​dangerous
E)​fatal

Question 73

Physical conditions that cause hypertension include:​

A) ​thyroid dysfunction
B) ​atherosclerosis
C) ​arteriosclerosis
D) ​all of the above

Question 74

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
99.6°-101.0°F

A)​slight
B)​moderate
C)​severe
D)​dangerous
E)​fatal

Question 75

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
102.0°-104.0°F

A)​slight
B)​moderate
C)​severe
D)​dangerous
E)​fatal

Question 76

​Match the temperature conversion and comparison (Celsius vs.Fahrenheit).Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​32°F

A)​freezing
B)​body temperature
C)​pasteurization
D)​boiling
E)​sterilizing (autoclave)

Question 77

Hypertension can result from all but which of the following?​

A) ​active lifestyle
B) ​obesity
C) ​high salt intake
D) ​stress

Question 78

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
37.5°-38.3°C

A)​slight
B)​moderate
C)​severe
D)​dangerous
E)​fatal

Question 79

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
104.0°-105.0°F

A)​slight
B)​moderate
C)​severe
D)​dangerous
E)​fatal

Question 80

​Match the classification of fevers.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
38.3°-38.8°C

A)​slight
B)​moderate
C)​severe
D)​dangerous
E)​fatal