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WorksheetsHLTH 2016 Module 6
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 15mins
Bradycardia is a rapid heart rate
True
False
Blood Pressure is normally measured on which artery?
Femoral
Radial
Brachial
It is not measured on an artey
Systole is the period of time when the heart muscle is relaxed
True
False
Respiratory rates vary with age
True
False
What type of thermometer is shown here?
Temporal
Axillary
Tympanic
Rectal
Stress decreases blood pressure
True
False
You should avoid using your thumb to take a pulse because you could mistake the pulse in your thumb for the client's pulse
True
False
The earpieces and diaphragm on a stethoscope should never be cleaned with alcohol wipes
True
False
What is it important to keep a record of previous vital signs?
The HCA can prove that they were taken
The doctor or nurse can compare each measurement
The client's family can check to see if the care has been given
The HCA can see if the readings obtained are accurate compared with the others
When you take vital signs and they have changes from previous measurements, what should you do?
Record them promptly in the client's record
Circle the changes in red
Report the changes to the nurse promptly
Take them again in 15 min
How long should you take an irregular pulse for?
30 seconds
2 minutes
5 minutes
1 full minute
This device does what?
Measures the client's pulse and blood pressure
Measures the oxygen levels in the blood and pulse
Measures the clients response to pain
Measures the oxygen and PH levels in the blood
Which of the following pulse rates indicates tachycardia?
52bpm
60bpm
96bpm
122bpm
The pressure exerted on the arteries when the heart is relaxes is called:
the diastolic pressure
hypotension
hypertension
the systolic pressure
Mr. Jeffery states that he is in pain. What information will you gather to report to the regulated health-care professional?
His urine output
His statement "sharp pain at my left side"
His baseline vital signs measurements
nothing to report yet, reposition the client
What is the most common site to palpate the clients pulse?
the brachial artery
the temporal artery
the radial artery
the carotid artery
Mrs. Hannah has received medication from the regulated health-care professional to relieve her chronic pain symptoms. What additional interventions can you provide to make your client more comfortable?
Encourage her to take a short walk
Provide a calm, quiet, dark environment
Provide her with a warm bath
Encourage her to drink a cup of warm coffee for comfort
What is a normal blood pressure?
(a)
What is the normal rage for an Adult Pulse rate
(a)
What is the normal range for temperature in adults
(a)
What is the normal range for respiration rates in adults?
(a)
What systolic pressure is indicative of hypertension?
120
110
130
140
when a client changes position from lying down to a sitting or standing
position resulting in reduced blood flow to the brain and dizziness or fainting, this is called what?
Hypotension
Orthostatic hypertention
Orthostatic hypotention
Hypertension
Which blood pressure is indicative of hypotension
110/70
144/110
100/65
90/60
How do we measure oxygen saturation
BPM
MMHG
%
KG
Which of the following O2 stats are normal?
94%
96%
98%
100%
