5 Written Questions

1. device for measuring the arterial blood pressure that consists of an arm or leg cuff with an air bladder connected to a tube and a bulb for pumping air into the bladder and a gauge for indicating the amount of air pressure being exerted against the artery; blood pressure cuff
2. abnormally rapid rate of breathing
3. abnormal elevation of the temperature of the body above 37 C (98.6 F) because of disease; same as fever
4. abnormally low blood pressure occurring when a person stands up
5. measured in a complete blood count

5 Matching Questions

1. perfusion
2. afebrile
3. diastolic pressure
4. hypotension
5. diaphoresis

1. a abnormal lowering of blood pressure that is inadequate for normal perfusion and oxygenation of tissues
2. b secretion of sweat, especially profuse secretion associated with an elevated body temperature, physical exertion, or emotional stress
3. c (1) passage of a fluid through a specific organ or an area of the body; (2) therapeutic measure whereby a drug intended for an isolated part of the body is introduced via the bloodstream
4. d pertaining to diastole, or the blood pressure at the instant of maximum cardiac relaxation
5. e without fever

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. complete blood count measures red blood cell count, volume of red blood cells, and concentration of hemoglobin, which reflects patient's blood capacity to carry O2
   1. hematocrit
   2. hemoglobin
   3. ventilation
   4. hypotension
2. pertaining to or resulting from ventricular contraction
   1. systolic pressure
   2. apical pulse
   3. diastolic pressure
   4. pulse pressure
3. disorder characterized by an elevated blood pressure persistently exceeding 120/80 mm Hg
   1. hypotension
   2. hypertension
   3. perfusion
   4. hyperthermia
4. elevation in the hypothalamic set point, so that body temperature is regulated at a higher level
   1. fever
   2. eupnea
   3. apnea
   4. febrile
5. substance or procedure that reduces fever
   1. diaphoresis
   2. apnea
   3. antipyretic
   4. pyrexia

5 True/False Questions

1. eupnea → normal respirations that are quiet, effortless, and rhythmical

   True        False

2. Korotkoff sound → sound heard during the taking of blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope

   True        False

3. infrared thermometer → thermometer which relies on thermal radiation from the ear canal, tympanic membrane, axilla, and temporal artery to measure body temperature

   True        False

4. auscultatory gap → disappearance of sound when obtaining a blood pressure; typically occurs between the first and second Korotkoff sounds

   True        False

5. dysrhythmia → abnormal elevation of the temperature of the body above 37 C (98.6 F) because of disease; same as fever

   True        False