MA 700 Week 3 Review UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What name is given to the heat-regulating center of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hypothalamus
Most of the heat produced in the body is through - CORRECT ANSWER - Voluntary and
involuntary muscle contractions
The following represents the average normal body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER -
98.6 °F
A temperature of 103 °F is classified as - CORRECT ANSWER - Pyrexia
The axilla is recommended as the preferred site for taking the temperature of - CORRECT
ANSWER - A preschooler
A rectal thermometer must be lubricated before insertion to prevent - CORRECT
ANSWER - Irritation of the rectal mucosa
How far should the probe be inserted when measuring the rectal temperature of an infant? -
CORRECT ANSWER - ½ inch
The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temperature in - CORRECT
ANSWER - Infants, Children, Adults, Elderly
When the patient's forehead is sweating, which of the following ensures an accurate temporal
artery temperature reading? - CORRECT ANSWER - Taking the temperature behind the
earlobe
, The following does NOT tend to increase body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cold weather
The following individuals has the fastest pulse rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Infant
The following pulse sites is often used to monitor pulse during exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Carotid
What is the normal range for the resting pulse rate of an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER -
60-100 beats/min
You are measuring the pulse and find it has a normal rhythm and volume. How should you
record this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Regular and strong
You are measuring the pulse and find it feels weak and rapid. How would you record this? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Thready
One respiration consists of - CORRECT ANSWER - One inhalation and one exhalation
What term is used to describe breathing that is easier in a sitting position? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Orthopnea
The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is -
CORRECT ANSWER - SpO2
What term designates a decrease in the oxygen saturation of the blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hypoxemia
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What name is given to the heat-regulating center of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hypothalamus
Most of the heat produced in the body is through - CORRECT ANSWER - Voluntary and
involuntary muscle contractions
The following represents the average normal body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER -
98.6 °F
A temperature of 103 °F is classified as - CORRECT ANSWER - Pyrexia
The axilla is recommended as the preferred site for taking the temperature of - CORRECT
ANSWER - A preschooler
A rectal thermometer must be lubricated before insertion to prevent - CORRECT
ANSWER - Irritation of the rectal mucosa
How far should the probe be inserted when measuring the rectal temperature of an infant? -
CORRECT ANSWER - ½ inch
The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temperature in - CORRECT
ANSWER - Infants, Children, Adults, Elderly
When the patient's forehead is sweating, which of the following ensures an accurate temporal
artery temperature reading? - CORRECT ANSWER - Taking the temperature behind the
earlobe
, The following does NOT tend to increase body temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cold weather
The following individuals has the fastest pulse rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Infant
The following pulse sites is often used to monitor pulse during exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Carotid
What is the normal range for the resting pulse rate of an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER -
60-100 beats/min
You are measuring the pulse and find it has a normal rhythm and volume. How should you
record this? - CORRECT ANSWER - Regular and strong
You are measuring the pulse and find it feels weak and rapid. How would you record this? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Thready
One respiration consists of - CORRECT ANSWER - One inhalation and one exhalation
What term is used to describe breathing that is easier in a sitting position? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Orthopnea
The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is -
CORRECT ANSWER - SpO2
What term designates a decrease in the oxygen saturation of the blood? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hypoxemia
