MAP 126 CLO 1 Mastery Assessment

Match the following

• elevated, rapid heart rate

• tachycardia

• decreased, slow breathing

• bradypnea

• elevated blood pressure

• hypertension

• elevated, rapid respirations

• bradycardia

• decreased, slow heart rate

• tachypnea

Before taking an oral temperature, what should you ask the patient?

• if they recently had any hot or cold food/drink

• if they've taken their meds today

• if they've had a fever in the last 24 hours

• if there is pain with swallowing

The medical assistant is obtaining an infant’s respiratory rate. Which of the following statements is true regarding the correct procedure for performing this measurement?

• Count the respirations for one full minute while watching their stomach

• Count the respirations for 30 seconds and multiply by two while watching their stomach

• Count their respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 while watching their stomach

• Count the respirations for one full minute and watch their chest rise and fall.

When evaluating a pulse what characteristics are we looking at?

• rate

• rhythm

• volume

• depth

Which of the following affect body temperature? (select all that apply.)

• Age

• Height

• Environment

• Activity

Which of the following measurements should be obtained routinely on an infant in the office for a well-child visit?

• Weight

• Length

• Abdominal Girth

• Head Circumference

Afebrile means:

• with a fever

• without a fever