HST 2nd 9weeks

The proper use of body movements to prevent injury during the performance of

physical tasks, such as lifting and sitting is called ____________.

• Geriatric

• Good Posture

• Body Mechanics

• Ergonomics

The practice or science of maximizing efficiency and preventing discomfort or injury during the time a person is performing work tasks

• Ergonomics

• Good Posture

• Body Mechanics

• Geriatric

Which set of blood pressure readings could be considered

prehypertension?

• 90/60

• 120/80

• 125/85

• 140/90

• 160/100

Heart sounds are caused by

• Movement of blood through the heart chambers

• Closing of the valves in the heart

• Relaxation of the heart muscle

• Contraction of the heart muscle

Where is the brachial pulse point found on the human body

• Inner upper arm

• Side of the Neck

• Base of the heart

• Side of the forehead

Where is the carotid pulse point found on the human body

• Side of the forehead

• Inner elbow

• At the wrist

• Side of the Neck

Where is the apical pulse point found on the human body

• Side of the forehead

• Base of the heart

• Neck

• Behind the knee

Which of the following is not considered one of the four main vital signs

• apical pulse

• pulse

• respirations

• temperature

A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute, except in children, is

• bradycardia

• arrhythmia

• tachycardia

• dyspcardia

Measurement of heat lost and heat produced by the body

• Homeostasis

• Hypothermia

• Temperature

• Hyperthermia