NCHSE test review Questions with Complete
Solutions
What is the respiratory rate for a pt with 16 inspirations and 16 expirations
In a Bp of 132/86 the 86 represents what?
a- bradycardia
b-tachycardia
c- diastolic
d- systolic C-diastolic
Before taking vital signs of a pt what should you do first?
a- close the curtain
b-explain procedure
c-introduce yourself
d-place call bell within reach c-introduce yourself
In order to avoid errors, whose approved list of abbreviations should you use when
documenting vital signs?
a-American medical association
b- health science textbook
c-board of nursing
d-your employer d- your employer
how does the pulse rate and respiratory rate of a toddler compare to that of a healthy 21 year
old?
a- Higher pulse, equal resp
b-lower pulse, higher resp
,c-lower pulse, lower resp
d-higher pulse, higher resp d-higher pulse, higher resp
The terms weak and thready are used to describe what?
a-Bp
b-P
C-Resp
D-T B-pulse
the terms weak and shallow are used to describe what?
a-Bp
b-P
c-Resp
D-T c-Resp
Which thermometer requires to be "shaken down"
A-digital
B-electronic
C-Glass
D-Tympanic C-glass
Which procedure is lubricant required?
A-aural
B-rectal
C-blood pressure
D-pulse/respirations B-rectal
A febrile pt will exhibit a/an?
, elevated pulse
B-elevated temp
C-normal pulse
D-normal temp b-Elevated Temp
Why should you not use your thumb when taking pulse?
A-the width of the thumb impedes an accurate feel of pulse
B-The thumb has a pulse of its own and can be confused with pts pulse
C-the sensation of the thumb is not as good as it is in the middle two fingers
D- there is more dexterity in the fingers than there is in the thumb B
Which is true about the size of a blood pressure cuff?
a-the bladder of the cuff needs to cover about 80% of the circumference of the arm
b-cuffs should cover about 80% of length of upper arm
c-blood pressure cuffs are indicated by age of pt
d- except for infants, all adults use same size A
Where would you find an anaerobic microorganism?
a-on a toliet seat
b-in the soil
c-in the air
d- in sterile water B-in the soil
Which is true about bacteria?
a-all bacteria are harmful
b-all bacteria are round
c- all bacteria produce inside other living cells
d-all bacteria are single celled organisms d
Solutions
What is the respiratory rate for a pt with 16 inspirations and 16 expirations
In a Bp of 132/86 the 86 represents what?
a- bradycardia
b-tachycardia
c- diastolic
d- systolic C-diastolic
Before taking vital signs of a pt what should you do first?
a- close the curtain
b-explain procedure
c-introduce yourself
d-place call bell within reach c-introduce yourself
In order to avoid errors, whose approved list of abbreviations should you use when
documenting vital signs?
a-American medical association
b- health science textbook
c-board of nursing
d-your employer d- your employer
how does the pulse rate and respiratory rate of a toddler compare to that of a healthy 21 year
old?
a- Higher pulse, equal resp
b-lower pulse, higher resp
,c-lower pulse, lower resp
d-higher pulse, higher resp d-higher pulse, higher resp
The terms weak and thready are used to describe what?
a-Bp
b-P
C-Resp
D-T B-pulse
the terms weak and shallow are used to describe what?
a-Bp
b-P
c-Resp
D-T c-Resp
Which thermometer requires to be "shaken down"
A-digital
B-electronic
C-Glass
D-Tympanic C-glass
Which procedure is lubricant required?
A-aural
B-rectal
C-blood pressure
D-pulse/respirations B-rectal
A febrile pt will exhibit a/an?
, elevated pulse
B-elevated temp
C-normal pulse
D-normal temp b-Elevated Temp
Why should you not use your thumb when taking pulse?
A-the width of the thumb impedes an accurate feel of pulse
B-The thumb has a pulse of its own and can be confused with pts pulse
C-the sensation of the thumb is not as good as it is in the middle two fingers
D- there is more dexterity in the fingers than there is in the thumb B
Which is true about the size of a blood pressure cuff?
a-the bladder of the cuff needs to cover about 80% of the circumference of the arm
b-cuffs should cover about 80% of length of upper arm
c-blood pressure cuffs are indicated by age of pt
d- except for infants, all adults use same size A
Where would you find an anaerobic microorganism?
a-on a toliet seat
b-in the soil
c-in the air
d- in sterile water B-in the soil
Which is true about bacteria?
a-all bacteria are harmful
b-all bacteria are round
c- all bacteria produce inside other living cells
d-all bacteria are single celled organisms d
