Deck 18: Vital Signs and Medical Procedures

Question 1

Which of the following measures is considered a vital sign?

A) critical values
B) height and weight
C) temperature
D) cholesterol level

Answer 1

temperature

Question 2

Which of the following is considered normal body temperature?

A) 0°C
B) 37°C
C) 75°F
D) 104°F

Answer 2

37°C

Question 3

Which of the following is the site of the aural canal, where the temperature reading for children is often taken?

A) ear
B) rectum
C) mouth
D) under the arm

Answer 3

ear

Question 4

Which of the following describes the pulse?

A) number of respirations in 1 minute
B) systolic blood pressure
C) diastolic blood pressure
D) number of heartbeats in 1 minute

Question 5

The measure of the heart contracting is the:

A) number of respirations in 1 minute
B) systolic blood pressure
C) diastolic blood pressure
D) number of heartbeats in 1 minute

Question 6

The measure of the heart relaxing is the:

A) number of respirations in 1 minute
B) systolic blood pressure
C) diastolic blood pressure
D) number of heartbeats in 1 minute

Question 7

The most common site used to check blood pressure is the:

A) carotid
B) antecubital space of the elbow
C) radial checkpoint on the thumb side of the wrist
D) posterior tibial checkpoint

Question 8

The most common site used to check the pulse is the:

A) carotid
B) antecubital space of the elbow
C) radial checkpoint on the thumb side of the wrist
D) posterior tibial checkpoint

Question 9

A normal SBP for adults would be:

A) greater than 160 mm Hg
B) 140-159 mm Hg
C) 125-139 mm Hg
D) less than 120 mm Hg

Question 10

A normal DBP for adults would be:

A) greater than 100 mm Hg
B) 91-99 mm Hg
C) 80-90 mm Hg
D) less than 80 mm Hg

Question 11

Once the blood pressure cuff has been inflated on a patient's arm, what happens when you release the valve on a blood pressure cuff?

A) The blood pressure increases.
B) The artery begins to open.
C) The artery begins to close.
D) You can no longer hear a heartbeat.

Question 12

Which of the following are most commonly reported as the vital signs?

A) temperature, pulse, respiration, BP
B) BP, pulse, respiration, temperature
C) BP and pulse alone
D) temperature alone

Question 13

An electronic signature in a hospital is most often a:

A) mathematical or numerical process used to create a signature
B) process where the user signs directly on a computer screen
C) fingerprint
D) retinal scan

Question 14

NAACLS stands for:

A) National Association for American Clinicians in Laboratory Settings
B) North American Accreditation for Caring and Laboratory Standards
C) National Association for Accreditation of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
D) National Accrediting American Credits for Laboratory Standards

Question 15

A resumé for a job application in a health care facility should always be accompanied by:

A) a photo identification card
B) a cover letter
C) a list of your family members
D) your birth certificate

Question 16

ISO stands for:

A) International Organization for Standardization
B) Internal Statistical Organization
C) Intercontinental Specialties in Organ Transplant
D) Interstate Serum and Organ Bank

Question 17

Hospital-acquired infections are prevalent worldwide. One cost-effective way suggested by the CDC, The Joint Commission, and the WHO to substantially reduce the incidence of these infections is by:

A) always wearing a mask around patients
B) providing more aid to underdeveloped countries
C) providing education to mothers
D) following guidelines for hand hygiene

Question 18

One effective alternative to using iodine compounds for cleansing a venipuncture site prior to collecting a specimen for blood cultures is to use:

A) a mild dilution of bleach
B) chlorhexidine compounds
C) alcohol pads
D) phenol derivatives

Question 19

Hematology specimens are most often collected in which type of additive tube?

A) EDTA
B) sodium citrate
C) heparin
D) sodium fluoride

Question 20

Coagulation specimens are most often collected in which type of additive tube?

A) EDTA
B) sodium citrate
C) heparin
D) sodium fluoride

Question 21

Identify the condition that occurs in a newborn if too much blood is taken within a short period of time?

A) damage to eyesight
B) increased bilirubin
C) iatrogenic anemia
D) excessive bleeding

Question 22

The terms Celsius and Centigrade can be used interchangeably.

Question 23

Relative centrifugal force is a measure used to calibrate specimen centrifuges.

Question 24

One milliliter is equivalent to 1,000 liters.

Question 25

When a phlebotomy program is going through the NAACLS accreditation process, it must submit information about its administrative, financial, organizational, and curriculum requirements.

Question 26

When applying for a job and listing references for an employer to contact, it is important to include your best friend to vouch for the quality of your work.

Question 27

The symbol "&" should not be used for medical documentation.

Question 28

Donor phlebotomists are required to close the unit of blood after the donation is completed. This can be accomplished by using a heat seal.

Question 29

A double-arm apheresis donation requires the use of two sites on one arm.

Question 30

Cleansing a venipuncture site prior to a blood donation that will be used for transfusion purposes requires multiple scrubs.

Question 31

Blood donors that are providing a unit of blood should be seated upright during the donation.

Question 32

10 dL is equivalent to 1 ________.

Question 33

32° Fahrenheit is equivalent to ________° Celsius.

Question 34

Blood volume is measured using an average volume per kilogram multiplied by ________.

Question 35

One inch is approximately 2.54 ________.

Question 36

One meter is approximately 39.37 ________.

Question 37

One gallon is approximately 3.78 ________.

Question 38

Greenwich time is measured using a ________-hour clock.

Question 39

Noontime can be stated as ________ on a 24-hour clock.

Question 40

Mano in Spanish means ________.

Question 41

Thank you in Spanish is ________.

Question 42

Describe the sites used to take body temperature.

Question 43

Define respiration rate.