Question 1

Explain why a diagnosis of high blood pressure is never made after just one reading.

Accepted Answer

Many variables affec...

Question 2

Match each term with the correct definition below.​
-​Physician who recommends a second physician or other health care specialist

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Review of all systems
B)  ​Source of referral
C)  ​Psychosocial history
D)  ​Inspection
E)  ​AuscultationF) ​PalpationG) ​Percussion

Question 3

Match each term with the correct definition below.​
-​Using the senses to determine aspects of a patient's condition

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Review of all systems
B)  ​Source of referral
C)  ​Psychosocial history
D)  ​Inspection
E)  ​AuscultationF) ​PalpationG) ​Percussion

Question 4

​Which order is most frequently used for conducting complete physical examinations?

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A)   ​From head to toe
B)   ​From trunk to arms and legs
C)   ​From feet to head
D)   ​From arms and legs to trunk

Question 5

​Match each term with the correct statement below.
-​Action of air being expelled out of the lungs

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Dyspnea
B)  ​ADLs
C)  ​Tachycardia
D)  ​Apical pulse
E)  ​HypertensionF) ​AfebrileG) ​Cheyne-StokesH) ​BradypneaI) ​ExhalationJ) ​Sphygmomanometer

Question 6

​Match each term with the correct statement below.
-​Activities regularly performed to meet one's physical needs

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Dyspnea
B)  ​ADLs
C)  ​Tachycardia
D)  ​Apical pulse
E)  ​HypertensionF) ​AfebrileG) ​Cheyne-StokesH) ​BradypneaI) ​ExhalationJ) ​Sphygmomanometer

Question 7

Two basic ways for the health care professional to obtain essential information about patients are observation and ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

asking appropriate q...

Question 8

White coat syndrome is a situation where patients have low blood pressure in the provider's office, but otherwise run in the normal range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When working with patients who have orthostatic hypotension, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​make sure they take blood pressure medication.
B)   ​test for apical-radical deficit.
C)   ​check their blood pressure frequently.
D)   ​assist them when they attempt to stand from a lying or sitting position.

Question 10

Using the thumb to measure the patient's pulse ensures the most accurate measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An adult blood pressure of 135/85 is considered to be within the normal range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

​Match each term with the correct statement below.
-​Instrument used to measure blood pressure

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Dyspnea
B)  ​ADLs
C)  ​Tachycardia
D)  ​Apical pulse
E)  ​HypertensionF) ​AfebrileG) ​Cheyne-StokesH) ​BradypneaI) ​ExhalationJ) ​Sphygmomanometer

Question 13

List at least six components that make up the history and physical for new patients.

Accepted Answer

Date, demographic data, source...

Question 14

Which is the most appropriate action for a patient who is febrile?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Stay as warm as possible.
B)   ​Increase activity to encourage sweating.
C)   ​Increase intake of fluids.
D)   ​Decrease intake of fluids.

Question 15

Match each term with the correct definition below.​
-​Family and friends, conditions in the home

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Review of all systems
B)  ​Source of referral
C)  ​Psychosocial history
D)  ​Inspection
E)  ​AuscultationF) ​PalpationG) ​Percussion

Question 16

​Match each term with the correct statement below.
-​Pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Dyspnea
B)  ​ADLs
C)  ​Tachycardia
D)  ​Apical pulse
E)  ​HypertensionF) ​AfebrileG) ​Cheyne-StokesH) ​BradypneaI) ​ExhalationJ) ​Sphygmomanometer

Question 17

​Match each term with the correct statement below.
-​Respiratory rate below normal range

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Dyspnea
B)  ​ADLs
C)  ​Tachycardia
D)  ​Apical pulse
E)  ​HypertensionF) ​AfebrileG) ​Cheyne-StokesH) ​BradypneaI) ​ExhalationJ) ​Sphygmomanometer

Question 18

When a patient has an apical-radial deficit, the apical pulse will be higher than the radial pulse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement is NOT true about high blood pressure?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​It can lead to serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke.
B)   ​It usually has no symptoms.
C)   ​It does not require treatment if the individual is under age 65.
D)   ​It affects more than one-half of the U.S.population who are over age 65.

Question 20

​Match each term with the correct statement below.
-​Measured with a stethoscope placed over the highest point of the heart

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Dyspnea
B)  ​ADLs
C)  ​Tachycardia
D)  ​Apical pulse
E)  ​HypertensionF) ​AfebrileG) ​Cheyne-StokesH) ​BradypneaI) ​ExhalationJ) ​Sphygmomanometer

Exam 20: Physical Assessment

​Match each term with the correct statement below. -​Action of air being expelled out of the lungs

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White coat syndrome is a situation where patients have low blood pressure in the provider's office, but otherwise run in the normal range.

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​Match each term with the correct statement below. -​Respiratory rate below normal range

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Which is the most appropriate action for a patient who is febrile?​

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​Match each term with the correct statement below. -​Measured with a stethoscope placed over the highest point of the heart

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Explain why a diagnosis of high blood pressure is never made after just one reading.

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An adult blood pressure of 135/85 is considered to be within the normal range.

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When working with patients who have orthostatic hypotension, it is important to:

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Using the thumb to measure the patient's pulse ensures the most accurate measurement.

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Which statement is NOT true about high blood pressure?​

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​Match each term with the correct statement below. -​Instrument used to measure blood pressure

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When a patient has an apical-radial deficit, the apical pulse will be higher than the radial pulse.

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List at least six components that make up the history and physical for new patients.

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​Match each term with the correct statement below. -​Activities regularly performed to meet one's physical needs

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​Which order is most frequently used for conducting complete physical examinations?

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Match each term with the correct definition below.​ -​Family and friends, conditions in the home

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Match each term with the correct definition below.​ -​Physician who recommends a second physician or other health care specialist

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Two basic ways for the health care professional to obtain essential information about patients are observation and ______________________________.

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Match each term with the correct definition below.​ -​Using the senses to determine aspects of a patient's condition

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​Match each term with the correct statement below. -​Pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute

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