HC-21 Vital signs Client Status Exam Questions
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Which of the following is the most important indicator of health of the body? - ✔✔Vital signs
In addition to height and weight, taking infant body measurements includes which of the following? -
✔✔Head circumference
Which of the following describes correct technique for measuring height and weight? - ✔✔Read the
weight when the balance bar is centered between the upper and lower guides.
Which of the following is true of height and weight measurements? - ✔✔They can be used to monitor
growth, dose medication, and order lab tests.
Which of the following temperatures is considered febrile? - ✔✔An rectal temperature of 101.0
Which of the following describes the correct use of a tympanic thermometer? - ✔✔Use plastic covers to
prevent the spread of infection.
Where should the thermometer be located in the patient's mouth for an oral reading? - ✔✔Under the
tongue, toward the side of the mouth
What does temperature measure? - ✔✔The balance between heat produced and heat lost
Which of these items INCREASES a person's pulse rate? - ✔✔fever
Where is the carotid pulse site? - ✔✔On the side of the patient's neck
While counting pulse, what must you also be aware of? - ✔✔The volume and rhythm of the pulse
Which of the following is a sign of cyanosis? - ✔✔Skin and lips turn bluish in color
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Which of the following is the most important indicator of health of the body? - ✔✔Vital signs
In addition to height and weight, taking infant body measurements includes which of the following? -
✔✔Head circumference
Which of the following describes correct technique for measuring height and weight? - ✔✔Read the
weight when the balance bar is centered between the upper and lower guides.
Which of the following is true of height and weight measurements? - ✔✔They can be used to monitor
growth, dose medication, and order lab tests.
Which of the following temperatures is considered febrile? - ✔✔An rectal temperature of 101.0
Which of the following describes the correct use of a tympanic thermometer? - ✔✔Use plastic covers to
prevent the spread of infection.
Where should the thermometer be located in the patient's mouth for an oral reading? - ✔✔Under the
tongue, toward the side of the mouth
What does temperature measure? - ✔✔The balance between heat produced and heat lost
Which of these items INCREASES a person's pulse rate? - ✔✔fever
Where is the carotid pulse site? - ✔✔On the side of the patient's neck
While counting pulse, what must you also be aware of? - ✔✔The volume and rhythm of the pulse
Which of the following is a sign of cyanosis? - ✔✔Skin and lips turn bluish in color
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