Chapter 27 Quizs

The correct tightness of the blood pressure cuff around the patient’s arm is tight enough to

• squeeze only one finger between cuff and arm.

• squeeze two fingers between cuff and arm.

• allow the cuff to slide off easily.

• completely restrict blood flow to the arm.

The amount of blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries is known as

• blood pressure

• heart rate

• blood volume

• arterial resistance

Which of the following is the most critical and life-threatening arrhythmia detected with an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?

• Atrial fibrillation

• Ventricular fibrillation

• Bradycardia

• Tachycardia

In the dental office, the most common anatomic site for taking a patient’s pulse is the _____ artery.

• Radial

• Carotid

• Femoral

• Brachial

The normal resting pulse rate of an adult is _____ beats per minute.

• 50 to 70

• 60 to 100

• 70 to 90

• 80 to 110

Sphygmomanometer

• Used to measure blood pressure.

• Used to measure heart rate.

• Used to measure body temperature.

• Used to measure respiratory rate.

Of the following readings, which vital sign is not within normal limits?

• Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg

• Blood pressure of 162/102 mm Hg

• Heart rate of 72 beats per minute

• Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute

What is the average range of the body’s oral resting temperature?

• 95.0° to 97.5°F

• 97.6° to 99°F

• 99.1° to 100.5°F

• 96.0° to 98.0°F

The normal respiration rate for a relaxed adult (19+) is _____ breaths per minute.

• 8 to 12

• 12 to 20

• 20 to 25

• 25 to 30

The artery used when taking a patient’s blood pressure is the _____ artery.

• Radial

• Brachial

• Femoral

• Carotid