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Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is "normal" blood pressure
120/110 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
100/80 mmHg
140/80 mmHg
A device used to measure the pressure against the arteries of the body.
Monitor
Gauge
sphygmomanometer
millimeter
Fatima has blood pressure 183/81, what is Fatima's systolic pressure?
81
183
183/81
81/183
A diastolic pressure of 80 - 89 means you have
normal blood pressure
prehypertension
hypertension stage 1
hypertension stage 2
Increased blood pressure over time can cause problems with the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and even the brain
True
False
Low blood pressure is called
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hypertension
Is the blood pressure in the picture normal?
Yes
No
Is the blood pressure in the picture normal?
Yes
No
Is the blood pressure in the picture normal?
Yes
No
Highest pressure against blood vessels. Represented by first heat sound
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hyperstension
lowest pressure against the blood vessels of the body. The last heartbeat you hear when taking blood pressure. Measures between contractions
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hypertension
Do you use your thumb when taking a pulse?
Yes
No
What are the 2 main pulse that are used more commonly?
Carotid and ulna
Radial and carotid
Femoral and radial
Brachial and carotid
Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because
The pulse may increase
The pulse may decrease
It could close off the radial artery, and the pulse may not be felt
It could affect the rhythm of the pulse
Which of the following individuals has the fastest pulse rate?
Infant
School-age child
Adolescent
Adult
How does physical exercise temporarily affect the pulse?
Increases the pulse rate
Decreases the pulse rate
Has no effect
Results in a dysrhythmia
Where is the radial pulse located?
On the thumb side of the wrist
In the center of the antecubital space
On the little finger side of the wrist
On the anterior side of the neck
The apical pulse is located
In the fourth intercostal space, at the left margin of the sternum
In the fifth intercostal space, at the junction of the left midclavicular line
On the anterior side of the neck, slightly to one side of the midline
On the fourth rib, at the junction of the right margin of the sternum
What is the normal range for the resting pulse rate of an adult?
60–100 beats/min
60–80 beats/min
70–90 beats/min
80–100 beats/min
You are measuring the pulse and find it has a normal rhythm and volume. How should you record this?
Dysrhythmia and regular
Bounding and strong
Regular and strong
Thready and regular
What characteristic of the pulse describes the number of beats per minute?
strength
equality
rate
rhythm
The pulse is a pressure of the blood pushing against the walls of a/an ______________
Artery
Vein
Vessel
all of the above
The normal pulse varies according to.....?
Weight
Height
Age
Blood Pressure
What pulse characteristic describes the interval between contractions of ventricles?
Strength
Equality
Rate
Rhythm
For an irregular pulse you count 30 seconds and multiply by 2?
True
False
______________ is the process of taking oxygen into the body and expelling carbon dioxide from the body
respiration
inhalation
expiration
Inspiration is the act of
breathing in
breathing out
both breathing in and breathing out
__________ is the act of breathing out
expiration
exhalation
both of these
_________ breaths per minute is the average resting adult respiratory rate
5-12
12-20
20-35
How "regular" or "irregular" something is, is referring to the
rate
rhythm
quality
If a patient's breathing is "labored", this is considered ________
good
bad
neither
An inspiration plus an expiration counts as _____
1
2
________ can increase respirations
exercise
fever
both of these
________ can decrease respirations
anxiety
sleep
emotions
The term meaning "difficulty breathing" is _________
dyspnea
apnea
rales
"Tachypnea" means
abnormally slow breathing
abnormally fast breathing
periods of no breathing
Periods of no breathing is
dyspnea
apnea
tachypnea
When taking a respiration rate do all of the following EXCEPT
watch the chest
tell the patient to count
count for one minute
record respiration rate
When taking someone's temperature, be sure to
wash your hands with soap & water before starting
make sure the patient hasn't had food/drink for at least 15 minutes
place the thermometer under the patient's tongue
have the patient keep their mouth closed (with the thermometer) for at least 3 minutes (or until electronic thermometer beeps)
What are the four main vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, size of pupils, and respirations
Temperature, pain, pulse, and blood pressure
Temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
Consciousness, temperature, pulse, and respirations
A normal Oral temperature is
98.6
99.4
100.2
97.0
In blood pressure, during which phase is the heart contracting (squeezing)?
systolic
diastolic
What is the name of taking temperature under the arm pit?
Tympanic
Axillary
Axium
Temporal
Temporal temperature is the method that involves:
the ear
the mouth
the forehead
the armpit
What should you include when recording temperature in the medical record?
date, temperature, your name, your credentials
date, time, temperature, your name, your credentials
date and temperature
What is another word for fever?
Axillary
hypothermia
tachycardia
febrile
When you take temperature in the ear this is the:
Mercury method
Temporal method
Tympanic method
Axillary method
Which factor leads to decreased temperature:
Running
Infection
Excitement
Starvation
Which factor leads to increased temperature?
Infection
Decreased muscle activity
Sleep
Low environmental temperature
Which temperature method is most accurate?
oral
axillary
rectal
temporal
A rectal temperature reading of 100-103 Fahrenheit would indicate?
No fever
slight fever
moderate fever
hyperthermia
Which of the following is considered in most health care agencies as the 5th vital sign?
Blood Pressure
Pain
Pulse
Temperature
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?
100-140
90-110
100-120
60-80
Which of the of the following measurements would you immediately report to the nurse?
Blood Pressure: 112/36
Pulse: 98
Respirations: 18
Pulse Ox: 100%
You are taking Mr. Mills blood pressure. You get a measurement of 80/36 mmHg. What should you do, first?
Retake the blood pressure in the opposite arm.
Immediately notify the nurse.
Retake the blood pressure in the same arm.
Call a CODE.
A fast pulse is also called...
tachycardia
tachypnea
bradycardia
bradypnea
Why would an apical pulse be taken?
irregular heartbeat
tachycardia
infant/child
all of the above
What is the pulse deficit if an apical pulse is 112 and reradial pulse is 88?
312
24
-24
28
Abnormal breathing characterized by periods of dyspnea followed by periods of apnea is called...
rales
wheezing
Cheyne-Stokes
orthopnea
The following are all factors that can decrease blood pressure EXCEPT...
rest
shock
hemorrhage
eating
What are some things that can increase blood pressure?
dehydration
obesity
fasting
none of the above
