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You have assessed a 45-year-old patient's vital signs. Which
of the following assessment values requires immediate
attention?
A. An oral temperature of 100° F (37.8° C)
B. A blood pressure of 148/88 mm Hg
C. A respiratory rate of 30/min
D. A radial pulse rate of 45 beats per 30 seconds
Ans: C. A respiratory rate of 30/min
Difference between a patients systolic and diastolic blood
pressure.
A. an auscultatory gap.
B. the pulse pressure.
C. a diurnal variation.
D. the pulse deficit.
Ans: B. the pulse pressure.
to auscultate a patients apical pulse accurately. You position
the bell or diaphragm of stethoscope over point of maximum
impulse.
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A. at the right midclavicular line.
B. over the Angle of Louis.
C. at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
D. over the suprasternal notch.
Ans: C. at the fifth intercostal space at the left
midclavicular line.
when assessing a patients respiration's, it is recommended
that?
A. lie flat in bed with his/her head on a pillow.
B. have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60°.
C. continue to go about his/her usual activities.
D. take several deep breaths prior to the assessment.
Ans: B. have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60°
The most important factor in measuring blood pressure
accurately is
A. obtaining the reading in the early morning.
B. using a cuff of the appropriate size for the patient.
C. making sure the patient is comfortable and relaxed.
D. removing clothing from the arm before applying the cuff.
Ans: B. using a cuff of the appropriate size for the
patient.
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Vital Signs - PRETEST / POSTTEST
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Answers
You have assessed a 45-year-old patient's vital signs. Which
of the following assessment values requires immediate
attention?
A. An oral temperature of 100° F (37.8° C)
B. A blood pressure of 148/88 mm Hg
C. A respiratory rate of 30/min
D. A radial pulse rate of 45 beats per 30 seconds
Ans: C. A respiratory rate of 30/min
Difference between a patients systolic and diastolic blood
pressure.
A. an auscultatory gap.
B. the pulse pressure.
C. a diurnal variation.
D. the pulse deficit.
Ans: B. the pulse pressure.
to auscultate a patients apical pulse accurately. You position
the bell or diaphragm of stethoscope over point of maximum
impulse.
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A. at the right midclavicular line.
B. over the Angle of Louis.
C. at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
D. over the suprasternal notch.
Ans: C. at the fifth intercostal space at the left
midclavicular line.
when assessing a patients respiration's, it is recommended
that?
A. lie flat in bed with his/her head on a pillow.
B. have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60°.
C. continue to go about his/her usual activities.
D. take several deep breaths prior to the assessment.
Ans: B. have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60°
The most important factor in measuring blood pressure
accurately is
A. obtaining the reading in the early morning.
B. using a cuff of the appropriate size for the patient.
C. making sure the patient is comfortable and relaxed.
D. removing clothing from the arm before applying the cuff.
Ans: B. using a cuff of the appropriate size for the
patient.
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