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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
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What are the 4 parts to a patient's medical history? - ANS chief complaint (CC), history of
present illness (HPI), Past, Family and Social History (PFSH), and review of systems (ROS)
Vital signs reflect the functions of what three body processes necessary for life? - ANS body
temperature, respiration and heart function
what are the 4 vital signs of body function? - ANS temperature, pulse, respiration and blood
pressure
Give the normal temp ranges for the following sites: rectal, oral, axillary and tympanic
membrane? - ANS rectal 98.6-100
oral 97.6-99.6
axillary 96.6-98.6
tympanic 9.8.6
febrile v afebrile - ANS febrile is the presence of fever, afebrile is absence of fever
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,3 types of fever? - ANS intermittent, remittent and continuous
oral temperature is not taken from which patients? - ANS infants and children less than 6 yo,
patients who had face, neck nose or mouth surgery, those receiving oxygen, patients w altered
mental status and others
how long should you wait for patients who just finished eating drinking or smoking to take
temp? - ANS 30 minutes
What method of taking temp is the least accurate? - ANS axillary (underarm)
normal adult pulse range - ANS 60-100 BPM
what is the site most commonly used for taking pulse? - ANS radial artery in wrist
normal range for adults respiration? - ANS 12-20 per minute
what are 3 respiration rate abnormalities? - ANS apnea- temporary complete absence of
breathing
tachypnea- rate > 40.min
bradypnea- decease in number of respirations
What are to abnormalities in respiratory rhythm? - ANS Cheyne-Stokes- regular pattern of
irregular breathing rate
Orthopnea- difficult to breathe unless in upwright position
what does depth of respiration refer to? - ANS amount of air that is inspired and expired
during respiration
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,what are three abnormalities in depth of respirations? - ANS hypoventilation-reduced amt of
air enters lungs
hypernea- abnormal inc in depth and rate of breathing
hyperventilation- increased amt of air entering lungs
Define blood pressure - ANS measurement of the amt of force exerted by the blood on the
peripheral arterial walls and is expressed in mmHg
BP consists of what 2 components? - ANS highest (systole) and lowest (diastole) amt of
pressure exerted during cardiac cycle
Name some common errors in blood pressure measurmens - ANS improper cuff size, arm is
not at heart level, cuff not deflated, improper cuff placement
anthropometric refers to what? - ANS comparative measurements of the bdoy
What are the 4 principles of physical examination? - ANS inspection, palpation, percussion,
ausculatationq
to make a diagnosis the physician utilizes what 3 sources? - ANS patient's health history,
physical exam, and lab tests
horizontal recumbent position - ANS used for most physical exams
dorsal recumbent position - ANS
fowler's position - ANS used to promote drainage or ease breathing
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, dorsal lithotomy position - ANS used for exam of pelvic orgns
prone position - ANS used to examine spine and back
Sim's position - ANS used for rectal examination
knee-chest position - ANS used for rectal and vaginal exams
trendelenburg position - ANS used for surgical procedures of pelvis and abdomen
Which organization is responsible for the identification of the various hazards present in the
workplace and for the creation of rules and regulation to minimize exposure to hazards? -
ANS Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What are the 3 categories for safety hazards? - ANS physical hazards, chemical hazards,
biological hazards
for an external hemorrhage how is bleeding controlled? - ANS elevating the affected part
above heart level and applying direct pressure to the wound
when does shock occur? - ANS when there is insuffcient return of blood flow to the heart,
resulting in inadequate supply of oxygen
what are the common symptoms of shock? - ANS pale, cold clammy skin, rapid weak pulse,
increased shallow breathing rate, expressionless face
first aid for shcok - ANS maintain an open airway, call for assistance, keep victim lying dow,
attempt to control cause of shock
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
What are the 4 parts to a patient's medical history? - ANS chief complaint (CC), history of
present illness (HPI), Past, Family and Social History (PFSH), and review of systems (ROS)
Vital signs reflect the functions of what three body processes necessary for life? - ANS body
temperature, respiration and heart function
what are the 4 vital signs of body function? - ANS temperature, pulse, respiration and blood
pressure
Give the normal temp ranges for the following sites: rectal, oral, axillary and tympanic
membrane? - ANS rectal 98.6-100
oral 97.6-99.6
axillary 96.6-98.6
tympanic 9.8.6
febrile v afebrile - ANS febrile is the presence of fever, afebrile is absence of fever
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,3 types of fever? - ANS intermittent, remittent and continuous
oral temperature is not taken from which patients? - ANS infants and children less than 6 yo,
patients who had face, neck nose or mouth surgery, those receiving oxygen, patients w altered
mental status and others
how long should you wait for patients who just finished eating drinking or smoking to take
temp? - ANS 30 minutes
What method of taking temp is the least accurate? - ANS axillary (underarm)
normal adult pulse range - ANS 60-100 BPM
what is the site most commonly used for taking pulse? - ANS radial artery in wrist
normal range for adults respiration? - ANS 12-20 per minute
what are 3 respiration rate abnormalities? - ANS apnea- temporary complete absence of
breathing
tachypnea- rate > 40.min
bradypnea- decease in number of respirations
What are to abnormalities in respiratory rhythm? - ANS Cheyne-Stokes- regular pattern of
irregular breathing rate
Orthopnea- difficult to breathe unless in upwright position
what does depth of respiration refer to? - ANS amount of air that is inspired and expired
during respiration
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,what are three abnormalities in depth of respirations? - ANS hypoventilation-reduced amt of
air enters lungs
hypernea- abnormal inc in depth and rate of breathing
hyperventilation- increased amt of air entering lungs
Define blood pressure - ANS measurement of the amt of force exerted by the blood on the
peripheral arterial walls and is expressed in mmHg
BP consists of what 2 components? - ANS highest (systole) and lowest (diastole) amt of
pressure exerted during cardiac cycle
Name some common errors in blood pressure measurmens - ANS improper cuff size, arm is
not at heart level, cuff not deflated, improper cuff placement
anthropometric refers to what? - ANS comparative measurements of the bdoy
What are the 4 principles of physical examination? - ANS inspection, palpation, percussion,
ausculatationq
to make a diagnosis the physician utilizes what 3 sources? - ANS patient's health history,
physical exam, and lab tests
horizontal recumbent position - ANS used for most physical exams
dorsal recumbent position - ANS
fowler's position - ANS used to promote drainage or ease breathing
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, dorsal lithotomy position - ANS used for exam of pelvic orgns
prone position - ANS used to examine spine and back
Sim's position - ANS used for rectal examination
knee-chest position - ANS used for rectal and vaginal exams
trendelenburg position - ANS used for surgical procedures of pelvis and abdomen
Which organization is responsible for the identification of the various hazards present in the
workplace and for the creation of rules and regulation to minimize exposure to hazards? -
ANS Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What are the 3 categories for safety hazards? - ANS physical hazards, chemical hazards,
biological hazards
for an external hemorrhage how is bleeding controlled? - ANS elevating the affected part
above heart level and applying direct pressure to the wound
when does shock occur? - ANS when there is insuffcient return of blood flow to the heart,
resulting in inadequate supply of oxygen
what are the common symptoms of shock? - ANS pale, cold clammy skin, rapid weak pulse,
increased shallow breathing rate, expressionless face
first aid for shcok - ANS maintain an open airway, call for assistance, keep victim lying dow,
attempt to control cause of shock
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