EXAM LATEST 2023 RATED A+
The normal body temperature taken orally for a healthy adult is:
A. 97.6 degrees F
B. 98.6 degrees F
C. 99.6 degrees F
D. 100.6 degrees F ✔✔B. 98.6 degrees F
The normal range for adult systolic blood pressure is:
A. 60 - 80
B. 80 - 100
C. 100 - 120
D. 120 - 140 ✔✔C. 100 - 120
The normal range for adult pulse rate is:
,A. 40 - 60 beats per minute
B. 60 - 100 beats per minute
C. 80 - 100 beats per minute
D. 100 - 120 beats per minute ✔✔B. 60 - 100 beats per minute
The normal range for adult diastolic blood pressure is:
A. 60 - 80
B. 80 - 100
C. 100 - 120
D. 120 - 140 ✔✔A. 60 - 80
The most accurate body temperature measurement can be obtained by what method?
A. oral
B. rectal
C. tympanic
D. axillary ✔✔A. rectal
,Which blood pressure reading is associated with the contraction of the left ventricle?
A. systolic
B. diastolic ✔✔A. systolic
The diastolic blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure exerted on the arterials walls
during:
A. atrial contraction
B. right ventricle contraction
C. relaxation of the left ventricle
D. relaxation of the atria ✔✔C. relaxation of the left ventricle
The measurement of oxygen saturation of the blood is accomplished with a:
A. stethoscope
B. blood test
, C. sphygmomanometer
D. pulse oximeter ✔✔D. pulse oximeter
A patient could be considered hypoxic if the blood oxygen saturation falls below:
A. 100%
B. 96%
C. 93%
D. 90% ✔✔D. 90%
Upon noticing that any of a patient's vital signs are abnormal, the radiologic technologist's
priority should be to:
A. complete the exam as quickly as possible so the images are available for diagnosis
B. stop the exam immediately and stabilize the patient
C. call a nurse
D. return the patient to their floor or unit ✔✔B. stop the exam immediately and stabilize the
patient