Question 1

What are two reasons for taking pulse measurements?
a. ___________________________
b. ___________________________

Accepted Answer

a. Determine heart rate
b. Determine patency of arteries

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of pulse?

Accepted Answer

Pulse characteristics typically include rate (how fast the pulse beats), regularity (whether the beats are regular or irregular), and amplitude (the strength of the pulse). Speed is not considered a characteristic of pulse; instead, the term "rate" is used to describe how fast the heart beats.

Question 3

The MOST accurate method to determine pulse is to count beats for a period of:

Accepted Answer

Counting the pulse for a full 60 seconds is the most accurate method to determine the heart rate, as it accounts for any irregularities in the pulse that shorter intervals might miss.

Question 4

Which of the following arteries are commonly used to determine blood vessel patency?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following arteries are commonly...

Question 5

Maximal heart rate is the heart rate a person should:

Accepted Answer

Maximal heart rate is the highest heart rate an individual can safely achieve through exercise stress, and it is generally recommended not to exceed this limit during physical activity to avoid overstraining the heart.

Question 6

Target heart rate is the heart rate a person should:

Accepted Answer

Target heart rate is the heart rate a person should aim to achieve during exercise to ensure they are exercising at a level that improves cardiovascular fitness without overexerting.

Question 7

The two primary reasons for measuring blood pressure are to determine:
a. ___________________________
b. ___________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two primary reasons for measuring blood...

Question 8

Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart is:

Accepted Answer

Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart muscle contracts, pushing blood through the arterial system.

Question 9

A blood pressure of 144/90 mm Hg is considered to be in which of the following ranges?

Accepted Answer

A blood pressure reading of 144/90 mm Hg falls into the category of Stage 1 hypertension according to the American Heart Association guidelines. Stage 1 hypertension is defined by a systolic blood pressure between 130-139 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure between 80-89 mm Hg.

Question 10

When taking a blood pressure measurement, the pressure in the cuff is:

Accepted Answer

The pressure in the cuff is rapidly evacuated when the tapping sounds become muffled, indicating the diastolic pressure.

Question 11

What are the four "red flags" to consider as part of monitoring blood pressure response to activity?
a. ___________________________
b. ___________________________
c. ___________________________
d. ___________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the four "red flags" to...

Question 12

What are four methods of measuring respiration rate?
a. ___________________________
b. ___________________________
c. ___________________________
d. ___________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are four methods of measuring respiration...

Question 13

When measuring respiratory rate:

Accepted Answer

The respiratory rate is measured by counting the number of respiratory cycles per minute, where one cycle consists of one inhalation followed by one exhalation.

Question 14

Exhalation time is greater than inhalation time.

Accepted Answer

During normal, restful breathing, exhalation is generally longer than inhalation because the body is in a more relaxed state when exhaling, allowing the breath to leave the body more slowly.

Question 15

Palpation is an objective measure of temperature.

Accepted Answer

Palpation is a subjective method used to examine the body by touch, not an objective measure of temperature.

Question 16

Palpation of skin temperature is performed by using the:

Accepted Answer

The dorsum (back) of the hand is more sensitive to temperature differences, making it the preferred area for assessing skin temperature.

Question 17

Oral temperature remains constant throughout a 24-hour period.

Accepted Answer

Oral temperature fluctuates throughout the day, typically being lower in the morning and higher in the late afternoon and evening, due to the body's circadian rhythms.

Question 18

Being febrile means a person's oral temperature:

Accepted Answer

Febrile refers to having a fever, which is generally defined as an oral temperature exceeding 100 °F.

Question 19

List three aspects to be included in the documentation of pain besides measurements of intensity, duration, and frequency.
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of List three aspects to be included in...

Question 20

Pain is subjective, but the number a patient assigns the pain is regarded as an objective measurement of pain.

Accepted Answer

Pain is subjective because it is based on the individual's personal experience and perception, and the number a patient assigns to their pain (on a scale, for example) is still considered a subjective report, as it reflects their personal assessment of the pain's intensity.

Quiz 5: Vital Signs and Anthropometrics

What are two reasons for taking pulse measurements? a. _ b. _

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of pulse?

The MOST accurate method to determine pulse is to count beats for a period of:

Which of the following arteries are commonly used to determine blood vessel patency?

Maximal heart rate is the heart rate a person should:

Target heart rate is the heart rate a person should:

The two primary reasons for measuring blood pressure are to determine: a. _ b. _

Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart is:

A blood pressure of 144/90 mm Hg is considered to be in which of the following ranges?

When taking a blood pressure measurement, the pressure in the cuff is:

What are the four "red flags" to consider as part of monitoring blood pressure response to activity? a. _____________ b. _ c. _ d. _____________

What are four methods of measuring respiration rate? a. _____________ b. _ c. _ d. _____________

When measuring respiratory rate:

Exhalation time is greater than inhalation time.

Palpation is an objective measure of temperature.

Palpation of skin temperature is performed by using the:

Oral temperature remains constant throughout a 24-hour period.

Being febrile means a person's oral temperature:

List three aspects to be included in the documentation of pain besides measurements of intensity, duration, and frequency. a. b. c. __

Pain is subjective, but the number a patient assigns the pain is regarded as an objective measurement of pain.

Quiz 5: Vital Signs and Anthropometrics

What are two reasons for taking pulse measurements? a. ___________________________ b. ___________________________

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of pulse?

The MOST accurate method to determine pulse is to count beats for a period of:

Which of the following arteries are commonly used to determine blood vessel patency?

Maximal heart rate is the heart rate a person should:

Target heart rate is the heart rate a person should:

The two primary reasons for measuring blood pressure are to determine: a. ___________________________ b. ___________________________

Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart is:

A blood pressure of 144/90 mm Hg is considered to be in which of the following ranges?

When taking a blood pressure measurement, the pressure in the cuff is:

What are the four "red flags" to consider as part of monitoring blood pressure response to activity? a. ___________________________ b. ___________________________ c. ___________________________ d. ___________________________

What are four methods of measuring respiration rate? a. ___________________________ b. ___________________________ c. ___________________________ d. ___________________________

When measuring respiratory rate:

Exhalation time is greater than inhalation time.

Palpation is an objective measure of temperature.

Palpation of skin temperature is performed by using the:

Oral temperature remains constant throughout a 24-hour period.

Being febrile means a person's oral temperature:

List three aspects to be included in the documentation of pain besides measurements of intensity, duration, and frequency. a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________

Pain is subjective, but the number a patient assigns the pain is regarded as an objective measurement of pain.

What are two reasons for taking pulse measurements? a. _ b. _

The two primary reasons for measuring blood pressure are to determine: a. _ b. _

What are the four "red flags" to consider as part of monitoring blood pressure response to activity? a. _____________ b. _ c. _ d. _____________

What are four methods of measuring respiration rate? a. _____________ b. _ c. _ d. _____________

List three aspects to be included in the documentation of pain besides measurements of intensity, duration, and frequency. a. b. c. __