MA700 Exam #2 – Questions With Appropriate
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What is the normal body temperature The normal body temperature range is 97 F to 99 F.
range? What is considered average The average temperature being 98.6 F
temperature?
What temperature indicates a fever is Greater than 100.4
present?
What range is considered a low-grade 99 F - 100.4 F
fever?
What range is considered pyrexia? 100.4 F - 105.8 F
What range is considered 105.8 F - 109.4 F
hyperpyrexia?
What are the five sites for measuring mouth, axilla, rectum, ear, and forehead
body temperature?
Axillary temperature is recommended toddlers and preschoolers
for whom?
What is the proper placement of the Hold the arm close to the body, hold the arm in
arm? Why? place for small children and other patients who
cannot maintain the position themselves.
Interference from outside air current is reduced
when the arm is held in the proper position
Why is the radial pulse the most easily accessible and can be measured with no
commonly used site? discomfort to the patient
, Where is the radial pulse located? in a groove on the inner aspect of the wrist just
below the thumb
How much pressure should be placed Moderate, gentle pressure directly over the site until
on the wrist why? you feel the pulse
Apical site is often used for which Infants and children up to 3 years old because the
patient? other sites are difficult to palpate accurately in these
age groups
Where is the apical site located? Over the apex of the heart which is located in the
fifth intercostal (between the ribs) space at the
junction of the left midclavicular line
Where is the femoral site located? In the middle of the groin
Popliteal site is located where? The back of the knee and is detected most easily
when the knee is slightly flexed
What is dysrhythmia? Any irregularity in the hearts rhythm (also termed
arrhythmia) and is characterized by unequal or
irregular intervals between the heartbeats.
If the patients pulse feels normal, not Idk?
weak and not strong, how is this
documented?
If a patients pulse feels weak and is Thready pulse
accompanied by a fast/rapid rate, is it
documented as what?
If a patients pulse feels extremely bounding pulse
strong and full, this is documented as
what?
Define tachypnea An abnormal increase in the respiratory rate of more
than 20 respirations per minute
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Terms in this set (82)
What is the normal body temperature The normal body temperature range is 97 F to 99 F.
range? What is considered average The average temperature being 98.6 F
temperature?
What temperature indicates a fever is Greater than 100.4
present?
What range is considered a low-grade 99 F - 100.4 F
fever?
What range is considered pyrexia? 100.4 F - 105.8 F
What range is considered 105.8 F - 109.4 F
hyperpyrexia?
What are the five sites for measuring mouth, axilla, rectum, ear, and forehead
body temperature?
Axillary temperature is recommended toddlers and preschoolers
for whom?
What is the proper placement of the Hold the arm close to the body, hold the arm in
arm? Why? place for small children and other patients who
cannot maintain the position themselves.
Interference from outside air current is reduced
when the arm is held in the proper position
Why is the radial pulse the most easily accessible and can be measured with no
commonly used site? discomfort to the patient
, Where is the radial pulse located? in a groove on the inner aspect of the wrist just
below the thumb
How much pressure should be placed Moderate, gentle pressure directly over the site until
on the wrist why? you feel the pulse
Apical site is often used for which Infants and children up to 3 years old because the
patient? other sites are difficult to palpate accurately in these
age groups
Where is the apical site located? Over the apex of the heart which is located in the
fifth intercostal (between the ribs) space at the
junction of the left midclavicular line
Where is the femoral site located? In the middle of the groin
Popliteal site is located where? The back of the knee and is detected most easily
when the knee is slightly flexed
What is dysrhythmia? Any irregularity in the hearts rhythm (also termed
arrhythmia) and is characterized by unequal or
irregular intervals between the heartbeats.
If the patients pulse feels normal, not Idk?
weak and not strong, how is this
documented?
If a patients pulse feels weak and is Thready pulse
accompanied by a fast/rapid rate, is it
documented as what?
If a patients pulse feels extremely bounding pulse
strong and full, this is documented as
what?
Define tachypnea An abnormal increase in the respiratory rate of more
than 20 respirations per minute
