HCAD 1202: Module 1 to 4 : Review
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ms. Kelly's vital signs are as follows: BP 138/86, P 84 bpm (beats per
minute), R 30 bpm (breaths per minute), T 37.4 and SpO2 87%.
Which findings should be reported to the regulated healthcare
professional immediately? -
correct answer ✅oxygen saturation and respiratory rate
A tachycardia pulse rate is: -
correct answer ✅122 bpm
The pressure exerted on the arteries when the heart muscle relaxes
is called: -
correct answer ✅diastolic pressure
Mr. Jeffery states he is in pain. What information will you gather to
report to the regulated healthcare professional? -
correct answer ✅Mr. Jeffery's statement that he is feeling a "sharp
pain at my left side"
The most common site for a health care aide to palpate the client's
pulse is: -
correct answer ✅radial artery
, HCAD 1202: Module 1 to 4 : Review
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The regulated healthcare professional has asked you to take a
complete set of vital signs for Mr. Thomas. Taking vital signs is
within your role at the facility and the policies support your
assignment. What is your next action? -
correct answer ✅check Mr. Thomas's baseline vital sign
measurements prior to taking his vital signs
Which of the following is the correct procedure for blood pressure
cuff placement? -
correct answer ✅avoid placing the cuff on an injured arm or an
arm with an IV
Mrs. Patterson is 83 years old and has been diagnosed with an
irregular pulse rate. What should you do when taking her pulse
rate? -
correct answer ✅take Mrs. Patterson's pulse rate for a full 60
seconds
Which of the following respiratory rate ranges is normal for a
resting adult? -
correct answer ✅12 to 20 bpm
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ms. Kelly's vital signs are as follows: BP 138/86, P 84 bpm (beats per
minute), R 30 bpm (breaths per minute), T 37.4 and SpO2 87%.
Which findings should be reported to the regulated healthcare
professional immediately? -
correct answer ✅oxygen saturation and respiratory rate
A tachycardia pulse rate is: -
correct answer ✅122 bpm
The pressure exerted on the arteries when the heart muscle relaxes
is called: -
correct answer ✅diastolic pressure
Mr. Jeffery states he is in pain. What information will you gather to
report to the regulated healthcare professional? -
correct answer ✅Mr. Jeffery's statement that he is feeling a "sharp
pain at my left side"
The most common site for a health care aide to palpate the client's
pulse is: -
correct answer ✅radial artery
, HCAD 1202: Module 1 to 4 : Review
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The regulated healthcare professional has asked you to take a
complete set of vital signs for Mr. Thomas. Taking vital signs is
within your role at the facility and the policies support your
assignment. What is your next action? -
correct answer ✅check Mr. Thomas's baseline vital sign
measurements prior to taking his vital signs
Which of the following is the correct procedure for blood pressure
cuff placement? -
correct answer ✅avoid placing the cuff on an injured arm or an
arm with an IV
Mrs. Patterson is 83 years old and has been diagnosed with an
irregular pulse rate. What should you do when taking her pulse
rate? -
correct answer ✅take Mrs. Patterson's pulse rate for a full 60
seconds
Which of the following respiratory rate ranges is normal for a
resting adult? -
correct answer ✅12 to 20 bpm
