MA 700 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the normal body temperature range? What is considered average temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER - normal body temp. range 97*F to 99*F
Average temp. 98.6*F
What temperature indicates a fever is present? - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than
100.4*F
What range is considered a low-grade fever? - CORRECT ANSWER - 99*F - 100.4*F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 105.8*F -109.4*F
What are 5 sites for measuring body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth, axilla,
rectum, ear, and forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - toddlers and
preschoolers
What is the the proper placement of the arm? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER - close to the
body, to stop interference with outside air currents
Why is radical pulse the most commonly used site? - CORRECT ANSWER - easily
accessible & can be measured with no discomfort to the patient
Where is the radical pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - thumb side of wrist
How much pressure should be placed on wrist? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER - moderate
gentle pressure, not too hard or you will block blood flow
, Apical pulse site is often used for which patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - infants &
children up to 3 yrs old
Where is the apical pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - slightly over the apex of the
heart (5th intercoastal) between the ribs
Where is the femoral pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - in the middle of the groin
(where the upper thighs meet the lower part of the abdomen)
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - back of knee (when
slightly flexed)
What is a dysrhythmia? - CORRECT ANSWER - any irregularity in the hearts rhythm.
If a patient's pulse feels normal, not week & not strong, how is this documented? - CORRECT
ANSWER - strong & full
If a patient's pulse feels weak & is accompanied by a fast/rapid rate, it is documented as what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - thready pulse
If a patient's pulse feel extremely strong & full, this is documented as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - bounding pulse
Tachypnea - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal INCREASE in respiratory rate of more
than 20 respirations per min.
Bradypnea - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal DECREASE in the respiratory rate of less
than 12 respirations per min.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the normal body temperature range? What is considered average temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER - normal body temp. range 97*F to 99*F
Average temp. 98.6*F
What temperature indicates a fever is present? - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than
100.4*F
What range is considered a low-grade fever? - CORRECT ANSWER - 99*F - 100.4*F
What range is considered hyperpyrexia? - CORRECT ANSWER - 105.8*F -109.4*F
What are 5 sites for measuring body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth, axilla,
rectum, ear, and forehead
Axillary temperature is recommended for whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - toddlers and
preschoolers
What is the the proper placement of the arm? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER - close to the
body, to stop interference with outside air currents
Why is radical pulse the most commonly used site? - CORRECT ANSWER - easily
accessible & can be measured with no discomfort to the patient
Where is the radical pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - thumb side of wrist
How much pressure should be placed on wrist? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER - moderate
gentle pressure, not too hard or you will block blood flow
, Apical pulse site is often used for which patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - infants &
children up to 3 yrs old
Where is the apical pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - slightly over the apex of the
heart (5th intercoastal) between the ribs
Where is the femoral pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - in the middle of the groin
(where the upper thighs meet the lower part of the abdomen)
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER - back of knee (when
slightly flexed)
What is a dysrhythmia? - CORRECT ANSWER - any irregularity in the hearts rhythm.
If a patient's pulse feels normal, not week & not strong, how is this documented? - CORRECT
ANSWER - strong & full
If a patient's pulse feels weak & is accompanied by a fast/rapid rate, it is documented as what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - thready pulse
If a patient's pulse feel extremely strong & full, this is documented as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - bounding pulse
Tachypnea - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal INCREASE in respiratory rate of more
than 20 respirations per min.
Bradypnea - CORRECT ANSWER - abnormal DECREASE in the respiratory rate of less
than 12 respirations per min.
