5 Written Questions

1. 96.6 Degrees to 98.6 Degrees F
2. rapid, shallow respiratory rate above 25 respirations per minute
3. 38.3 degrees celsius
4. Are taken in the mouth. The Glass clinical thermometer is left in place for 3 - 5 minutes
5. 46

5 Matching Questions

1. Blood Pressure Ranges for Adults
2. What is the beats per minute
3. What are some causes of decreased body temperature
4. Carotid Pulse is taken where
5. Apical pulses are taken on what kinds of patients

1. a Patients with irregular heart beats, hardening of the arteries, weak or rapid radial pulse
2. b Systolic 100-120, Diastolic 60-80
3. c Starvation or fasting, sleep, decreased muscle activity, mouth breathing, exposure to cold temperatures in the environment & certain diseases.
4. d At the neck on either side of the trachea
5. e rate

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. the forehead must be free of perspiration. Wipe the perspiration away if present.
   1. When taking a temporal temperature what must you check for
   2. Axillary Temperature Range
   3. To take a pulse use what part of your hand
   4. Rectal Temperature Range
2. Is a condition that occurs with some heart conditions. In some cases, the heart is weak & does not pump enough blood to produce a pulse. In other cases the heart beats too fast, & there is not enough time for the heart to fill with blood; therefore the heart does not produce a pulse during each beat.
   1. Sphygmomanometer definition
   2. Pulse Deficit definition
   3. Pulse range for Adults
   4. Oral Temperature definition
3. Is the constant pressure in the walls of the arteries when the left ventricle of the heart is at rest, or between contractions
   1. The term Afebrile means
   2. Rectal Temperature Range
   3. Diastolic Pressure measurement
   4. Ways to measure temperature
4. taken between the two folds of skin formed by the inner part of the thigh and the lower abdomen
   1. Carotid Pulse is taken where
   2. Oral Temperature range
   3. A groin temperature is placed where
   4. temporal pulse is taken where
5. Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
   1. Cyanosis
   2. Apical Pulse
   3. Infants Pulse is
   4. 4 main Vital signs are

5 True/False Questions

1. What must you check 3 times before using → any solution, medication, disinfectant

   True        False

2. Hypertension definition → Another vital sign, is the process of taking in oxygen & expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs & respiratory tract. One respiration consists of one inspiration (breathing in) & one expiration (breathing out)

   True        False

3. Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit → Divide 2.2

   True        False

4. Temperature of 33.9 degrees celsius equals what in Fahrenheit → 101 degrees Farhenheit

   True        False

5. How do you insert the rectal thermometer → Have infant on back with legs raised, then lubricate the thermometer, then insert into infants rectum 1/2 to 1 inch

   True        False