Question 1

A common method of assessing a client's pain is to use the O.P.Q.R.S.T.mnemonic:

Accepted Answer

A)  onset,provocation,quality,region,severity,time
B)  onset,pain,quality,region,severity,time
C)  onwards,provocation,quality,region,severity,time
D)  onset,provocation,quality,relation,severity,time

Question 2

An instrument used for measuring temperature is called a sphygmomanometer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement about thermometers is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glass thermometers are common today.
B)  Glass thermometers are easy to use accurately.
C)  There are six different types of thermometers.
D)  The tympanic thermometer is used in a client's axillary.

Question 4

Axillary temperatures are recommended for clients who cannot hold a thermometer
in their mouths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Apical pulses are taken with children age 12 to 14.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Oral temperatures are recommended on unconscious clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Celsius is also known as centigrade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Respiration is

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A)  the process of inhaling and exhaling.
B)  covering over the trachea to prevent aspiration.
C)  difficulty breathing.
D)  small amounts of fluid taken into the air.

Question 9

Average normal adult respiration is 10 to 14 breaths per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Average normal temperature is 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Apical pulse is taken to directly measure the heartbeats at the

Accepted Answer

A)  temple.
B)  apex of the heart.
C)  groin.
D)  wrist.

Question 12

When the heart muscle is contracting,the diastolic blood pressure is measured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Stertorous respirations

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A)  are shallow respirations.
B)  are abnormal sounds.
C)  are irregular respirations (fast then slow) made with breathing.
D)  none of the above

Question 14

One respiration cycle includes one inhalation only.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When taking a pulse,what should you report to your supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A)  force
B)  rhythm
C)  rate
D)  all of the above

Question 16

The radial pulse is often the easiest and most common place to take a routine measurement of a client's pulse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The force of the blood on the inner walls of the arteries,veins,and chamber of the heart is called blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The pulse rate indicates the number of times the heart beats in one minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why should you refrain from using your thumb to check the pulse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your thumb might hurt the client.
B)  Your thumb is not as sensitive as your fingers.
C)  Your thumb has its own pulse.
D)  all of the above

Question 20

The area under the arms or armpits is called the axilla.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Measuring Vital Signs

Which statement about thermometers is correct?

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Respiration is

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Apical pulses are taken with children age 12 to 14.

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Axillary temperatures are recommended for clients who cannot hold a thermometer in their mouths.

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Oral temperatures are recommended on unconscious clients.

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Celsius is also known as centigrade.

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Why should you refrain from using your thumb to check the pulse?

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The radial pulse is often the easiest and most common place to take a routine measurement of a client's pulse.

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The force of the blood on the inner walls of the arteries,veins,and chamber of the heart is called blood pressure.

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One respiration cycle includes one inhalation only.

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Average normal temperature is 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C.

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Average normal adult respiration is 10 to 14 breaths per minute.

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When taking a pulse,what should you report to your supervisor?

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An instrument used for measuring temperature is called a sphygmomanometer.

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The area under the arms or armpits is called the axilla.

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A common method of assessing a client's pain is to use the O.P.Q.R.S.T.mnemonic:

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When the heart muscle is contracting,the diastolic blood pressure is measured.

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Stertorous respirations

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Apical pulse is taken to directly measure the heartbeats at the

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The pulse rate indicates the number of times the heart beats in one minute.

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