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2025 ACTUAL TEST COMPLETE 350
COMPLETE REAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION
,Chief Complaint Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSThe reason why the patient came to
see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWERSCC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWERSHPI
History of Present Illness Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSThis is an explanation of
the CC to determine the onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the patient has
done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWERSPFSH
Past Medical History Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSIncludes all health problems,
major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current medications complete with
reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSSummary of health problems of
siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that could alert the physician to hereditary
and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSIncludes marital status, occupation,
educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWERSROS
Review of Systems Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSThis is an orderly and systematic
check of each organ and system of the body by questions. Both positive and pertinent
negative findings are documented.
3 Body Processes Necessary for life are: - CORRECT ANSWERSBody Temperature,
Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - CORRECT ANSWERSTemperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs a balance between heart
production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by
the hypothalamus.
,Thermometers - CORRECT ANSWERSAre used to measure temperature using the
Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - CORRECT ANSWERSMouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane),
and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - CORRECT ANSWERS98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - CORRECT ANSWERS97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - CORRECT ANSWERS96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - CORRECT ANSWERS98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - CORRECT ANSWERSPresence of Fever
Define Afebrile - CORRECT ANSWERSAbsence of Fever
Define Fever - CORRECT ANSWERSElevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - CORRECT ANSWERSFluctuating fever that returns to or below
baseline then rises again.
Remittent Fever - CORRECT ANSWERSFluctuating fever that remains elevated; it
does not return to baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - CORRECT ANSWERSA fever that remains constant above the
baseline; it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs the most common method of
measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - CORRECT ANSWERS-infants and
children less than six years old
-patients who has had surgery or facial, neck, nose, or mouth injury
-those receiving oxygen
-those with nasogastric tubes
-patients with convulsive seizure
-hemiplegic patients
-patients with altered mental status
, How long after a patient eats, smokes or drinks do you wait to take an oral
temperature? - CORRECT ANSWERS30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the
patient's mouth? - CORRECT ANSWERS3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs taken when oral temperature is not
feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - CORRECT ANSWERS-patient's
with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs the least accurate and is taken only
when no other temperature site can be used.
When taking an axillary temperature how long should the thermometer be held in place?
- CORRECT ANSWERS5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs useful for children and confused
patients because of the speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
patients with an ear disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - CORRECT ANSWERSA covered probe is
gently inserted into the ear canal and temperature is measured with seconds (1-3
seconds).
What is the normal range for an adult pulse: - CORRECT ANSWERS60 to 100 beats
per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - CORRECT ANSWERSThe radial
artery (found in the wrist on the same side as the thumb).
When taking a pulse at the radial artery it is felt with the: - CORRECT ANSWERSFirst
two or three fingers (never with the thumb) and usually taken for 30 seconds multiplied
by two to get the rate per minute.
(Taking a pulse at the radial artery) If the rate is unusually fast or slow then: -
CORRECT ANSWERSCount it for 60 seconds
The _____ _____ is a more accurate measurement of the heart rate and it is taken over
the apex of the heart by auscultation using the stethoscope. - CORRECT
ANSWERSApical Pulse
2025 ACTUAL TEST COMPLETE 350
COMPLETE REAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION
,Chief Complaint Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSThe reason why the patient came to
see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWERSCC
History of Present Illness Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWERSHPI
History of Present Illness Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSThis is an explanation of
the CC to determine the onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the patient has
done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWERSPFSH
Past Medical History Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSIncludes all health problems,
major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current medications complete with
reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSSummary of health problems of
siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that could alert the physician to hereditary
and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSIncludes marital status, occupation,
educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - CORRECT ANSWERSROS
Review of Systems Definition - CORRECT ANSWERSThis is an orderly and systematic
check of each organ and system of the body by questions. Both positive and pertinent
negative findings are documented.
3 Body Processes Necessary for life are: - CORRECT ANSWERSBody Temperature,
Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - CORRECT ANSWERSTemperature, Pulse,
Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs a balance between heart
production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by
the hypothalamus.
,Thermometers - CORRECT ANSWERSAre used to measure temperature using the
Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - CORRECT ANSWERSMouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane),
and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - CORRECT ANSWERS98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - CORRECT ANSWERS97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - CORRECT ANSWERS96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - CORRECT ANSWERS98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - CORRECT ANSWERSPresence of Fever
Define Afebrile - CORRECT ANSWERSAbsence of Fever
Define Fever - CORRECT ANSWERSElevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - CORRECT ANSWERSFluctuating fever that returns to or below
baseline then rises again.
Remittent Fever - CORRECT ANSWERSFluctuating fever that remains elevated; it
does not return to baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - CORRECT ANSWERSA fever that remains constant above the
baseline; it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs the most common method of
measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - CORRECT ANSWERS-infants and
children less than six years old
-patients who has had surgery or facial, neck, nose, or mouth injury
-those receiving oxygen
-those with nasogastric tubes
-patients with convulsive seizure
-hemiplegic patients
-patients with altered mental status
, How long after a patient eats, smokes or drinks do you wait to take an oral
temperature? - CORRECT ANSWERS30 minutes
When taking an oral temperature how long do you leave the thermometer in the
patient's mouth? - CORRECT ANSWERS3-5 minutes
Rectal Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs taken when oral temperature is not
feasible.
Rectal Temperature is not taken from what patients: - CORRECT ANSWERS-patient's
with heart disease
-patients with rectal disease or disorder or has had rectal surgery
-patients with diarrhea
Axillary Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs the least accurate and is taken only
when no other temperature site can be used.
When taking an axillary temperature how long should the thermometer be held in place?
- CORRECT ANSWERS5-10 minutes
Tympanic Temperature - CORRECT ANSWERSIs useful for children and confused
patients because of the speed of operation.
Tympanic Temperature is not taken from what patients: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
patients with an ear disorder or ear drainage
When taking a Tympanic Temperature: - CORRECT ANSWERSA covered probe is
gently inserted into the ear canal and temperature is measured with seconds (1-3
seconds).
What is the normal range for an adult pulse: - CORRECT ANSWERS60 to 100 beats
per minute
The site most commonly used for taking a pulse is: - CORRECT ANSWERSThe radial
artery (found in the wrist on the same side as the thumb).
When taking a pulse at the radial artery it is felt with the: - CORRECT ANSWERSFirst
two or three fingers (never with the thumb) and usually taken for 30 seconds multiplied
by two to get the rate per minute.
(Taking a pulse at the radial artery) If the rate is unusually fast or slow then: -
CORRECT ANSWERSCount it for 60 seconds
The _____ _____ is a more accurate measurement of the heart rate and it is taken over
the apex of the heart by auscultation using the stethoscope. - CORRECT
ANSWERSApical Pulse
