Nursing Fundamentals 4.01 Vital Signs

When taking a tympanic temperature, gently pull the pinna of the ear ___________ for adults.

• downward and back

• upward and back

• forward

• to the side

The last sound heard when taking the blood pressure will be the value for the ________ blood pressure.

• apical pulse

• respirations

• systolic

• diastolic

The blood pressure cuff should fit snugly about _______ above the elbow to be used.

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 1 inch

• 4 inches

An abnormal condition, where the temperature is below the normal range.

• hypothermia

• hyperthermia

• bradythermia

• febrile

An infection, such as the flu, will cause a ______ in temperature.

• increase

• decrease

When taking a tympanic temperature for children, gently pull the pinna of the ear _______.

• upward and back

• forward

• downward and back

• to the side

Define the correct medical term for a patient with fever.

• hypothermia

• afebrile

• bradypnea

• febrile

Define the correct medical term for slow or low heart rate.

• hypocardia

• bradycardia

• arryhthmia

• hypotension

A physically fit athlete typically has a ________ heart rate.

• low

• high

The last sound heard when taking the blood pressure will be the value for the ______ blood pressure.

• systolic

• diastolic

• hypotension

• apical pulse