Physical Examination Components Quiz

How many times should you count for 15 seconds if the pulse is regular?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What is the first step in calculating a regular pulse according to AARC?

• Count for 1 minute

• Count for 30 seconds twice

• Count for 15 seconds four times

• Count for 2 minutes

What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults?

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 20-30 breaths per minute

• 8-16 breaths per minute

• 25-35 breaths per minute

What is the significance of respiratory rate in medical assessment?

• It is a good marker of acute respiratory distress

• It determines blood pressure levels

• It measures oxygen saturation

• It assesses heart function

What is the primary reason for assessing respiratory rate without patient awareness?

• To prevent altered breathing patterns

• To ensure patient comfort

• To speed up the process

• To avoid using equipment

What is the normal respiratory rate range for adults?

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 20-30 breaths per minute

• 8-16 breaths per minute

• 25-35 breaths per minute

Which pattern is associated with a problem in the midbrain?

• Apneustic

• Tachypnea

• Bradypnea

• Hyperpnea

What is the term for reduced breathing rate?

• Hypoventilation

• Hyperventilation

• Eupnea

• Tachypnea

Which pattern is characterized by irregular breathing with periods of apnea?

• Biots

• Kussmauls

• Hypopnea

• Eupnea

What is the force exerted against the walls of the arteries as blood moves through them called?

• Cardiac Output

• Arterial Blood Pressure

• Venous Return

• Heart Rate