Review 1

Normal pulse rate

• 80-120 bpm

• 60-100bpm

• 120-140bpm

• 40-80bpm

Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear?

• Oral thermometer

• Rectal thermometer

• Tympanic thermometer

• Axillary thermometer

Which temperature is considered to be the most accurate?

• Oral

• Rectal

• Axillary

• Tympanic

The most common pulse that is used for measuring pulse rate is the

• Radial pulse

• Brachial pulse

• Carotid pulse

• Pedal pulse

The normal respiration rate for adults ranges from

• 18-30 breaths per minute

• 15-25 breaths per minute

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 8-10 breaths per minute

Why should respirations be counted immediately after taking the pulse, while the fingers are still on the wrist?

• It is less work for the NA to count respirations right after taking the pulse.

• People may breathe more quickly if they know they are being observed.

• The chest will not rise and fall if the rate is not counted immediately.

• The respiration rate will be different if the NA waits to take it.

Which of the following statements is true of long-term care?

• People with terminal illnesses do not live in long-term care facilities

• Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.

• People who live in long-term care facilities are never able to return home.

• Long-term care takes place in a person’s home.

The group with the longest average stay in long-term care facilities is

• Men

• Developmentally disabled

• Caregivers

• Residents with heart disease

A is a method or way of doing something.

• Policy

• Procedure

• Survey

• Law

___ is a medical assistance program for low- income people.

• OSHA

• Medicare

• CMA

• Medicaid