MA700 Exam #2 study outline UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Normal Body Temperature Range? Average body temp.? - CORRECT ANSWER - 97f -
99f. average 98.6°F
What temperature indicates a fever is present? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100.4°F
What range is considered low grade fever? - CORRECT ANSWER - 99f - 100.4f
What range is considered pyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100.4f - 105.8f
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 105.8f - 109.4f
What are the 5 sites for measuring body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth
axilla rectum ear forehead
Axilla temperature is recommended for whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - toddlers and
preschoolers
What is the proper placement of the arm? why? - CORRECT ANSWER - close to the
body. stop interference with outside air currents
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site? - CORRECT ANSWER - easily
accessible & can be measured with no discomfort to patient.
also used by individuals at home monitoring own rate
, Where is radial pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - groove on the inner aspect of the
wrist just below the thumb
How much pressure should be placed on the wrist? why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
moderate gentle pressure.
to get accurate reading
This site is often used for which patient? (APICAL) - CORRECT ANSWER - infants and
children up to 3 years old
Where is it located? (APICAL) - CORRECT ANSWER - over the apex of the heart.
in the 5th intercostal space at the junction of the left midclavicular line
Where is this site located? (FEMORAL) - CORRECT ANSWER - middle of the groin
This site is located where? (POPLITEAL) - CORRECT ANSWER - back of the knee,
slightly flexed
What is dysrhythmia? aka arrhythmia - CORRECT ANSWER - irregular heart rate or
rhythm
If a patient's pulse feels normal, not weak and not strong, how is this documented? - CORRECT
ANSWER - strong and full
If a patient's pulse feels weak and is accompanied by a fast/rapid rate, it is documented as what?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Thready pulse
If a patient's pulse feels extremely strong and full, this is documented as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - bounding pulse
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Normal Body Temperature Range? Average body temp.? - CORRECT ANSWER - 97f -
99f. average 98.6°F
What temperature indicates a fever is present? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100.4°F
What range is considered low grade fever? - CORRECT ANSWER - 99f - 100.4f
What range is considered pyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100.4f - 105.8f
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 105.8f - 109.4f
What are the 5 sites for measuring body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth
axilla rectum ear forehead
Axilla temperature is recommended for whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - toddlers and
preschoolers
What is the proper placement of the arm? why? - CORRECT ANSWER - close to the
body. stop interference with outside air currents
Why is the radial pulse the most commonly used site? - CORRECT ANSWER - easily
accessible & can be measured with no discomfort to patient.
also used by individuals at home monitoring own rate
, Where is radial pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - groove on the inner aspect of the
wrist just below the thumb
How much pressure should be placed on the wrist? why? - CORRECT ANSWER -
moderate gentle pressure.
to get accurate reading
This site is often used for which patient? (APICAL) - CORRECT ANSWER - infants and
children up to 3 years old
Where is it located? (APICAL) - CORRECT ANSWER - over the apex of the heart.
in the 5th intercostal space at the junction of the left midclavicular line
Where is this site located? (FEMORAL) - CORRECT ANSWER - middle of the groin
This site is located where? (POPLITEAL) - CORRECT ANSWER - back of the knee,
slightly flexed
What is dysrhythmia? aka arrhythmia - CORRECT ANSWER - irregular heart rate or
rhythm
If a patient's pulse feels normal, not weak and not strong, how is this documented? - CORRECT
ANSWER - strong and full
If a patient's pulse feels weak and is accompanied by a fast/rapid rate, it is documented as what?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Thready pulse
If a patient's pulse feels extremely strong and full, this is documented as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - bounding pulse
