Ch. 13 Patient Preparation

The normal blood pressure range for an adult is:

• 100/60 - 140/90
• 66/33 - 100/60
• 90/60 - 140/80
• 120/80-140/90

The brachial artery is located:

• inside the wrist
• under the chin
• in the neck area
• inside the elbow

The radial artery is located:

• inside the wrist
• under the chin
• in the neck area
• inside the elbow

This is used to reduce fever:

• antipyretic
• analgesic
• antihistamine
• diuretics

The process of taking breath in:

• inhalation
• exhalation
• tachypnea
• bradypnea

An abnormally slow breathing rate is called tachypnea.

• True
• False

An abnormally slow breathing rate is called bradypnea.

• True
• False

The device used when taking blood pressure to control blood flow to an artery:

• Stethoscope
• Sphygmomanometer
• EKG
• Syringe

Which of the following allergies would be a concern for the dentist as it relates to treatment?

• Reactions to anesthesia
• Seasonal allergies
• Allergies to pet dander
• Allergies to insect stings

A normal pulse for adults is:

• 90-120
• 20-40
• 40-60
• 60-90