MA103 Chapter 29 Test Questions
and Answers All Correct
Which of the following blood pressures would be considered hypotension? a diastolic
above 60 and a systolic below 110, a diastolic below 60 , a systolic below 90 - Answer-a
systolic below 90, because the top number is the initial push of the heart
If a patient's temperature is elevated for 24 hours and it ranges from 99-102 which type
of fever do they have? - Answer-remittent fever because it fluctuates more than 3
degrees
With the internal functions of the body constantly changing and adapting to keep the
body's balance, this is considered what? - Answer-homeostasis
If you have a toddler that has bilateral otitis externa, what is the best way to take their
temperature? - Answer-temporal
Which of the following symptoms would indicate HYPERtension? A. Vertigo and
headache B. Angina (chest pain) C. Epistaxis (nosebleeds) or D. All of these - Answer-
D all of these
Which of the following assessments is not part of your primary vital signs? temperature,
pulse and respiration, height and weight or blood pressure - Answer-height and weight
If a patient is bed ridden and has chills and is shivering, what would you expect their
temperature to be? - Answer-an increased high temperature
What can happen if you take a blood pressure if the cuff is one size too large? -
Answer-it can be inaccurate so you need to lower both numbers by 5
When taking a temperature on an infant which site gives the most accurate results? -
Answer-temporal
How long should you count a pulse for? - Answer-60 seconds
What is the normal pulse range for a healthy adult? - Answer-60-80 BPM
When taking a radial pulse where should you position the arm in relation to the heart? -
Answer-below or the same
and Answers All Correct
Which of the following blood pressures would be considered hypotension? a diastolic
above 60 and a systolic below 110, a diastolic below 60 , a systolic below 90 - Answer-a
systolic below 90, because the top number is the initial push of the heart
If a patient's temperature is elevated for 24 hours and it ranges from 99-102 which type
of fever do they have? - Answer-remittent fever because it fluctuates more than 3
degrees
With the internal functions of the body constantly changing and adapting to keep the
body's balance, this is considered what? - Answer-homeostasis
If you have a toddler that has bilateral otitis externa, what is the best way to take their
temperature? - Answer-temporal
Which of the following symptoms would indicate HYPERtension? A. Vertigo and
headache B. Angina (chest pain) C. Epistaxis (nosebleeds) or D. All of these - Answer-
D all of these
Which of the following assessments is not part of your primary vital signs? temperature,
pulse and respiration, height and weight or blood pressure - Answer-height and weight
If a patient is bed ridden and has chills and is shivering, what would you expect their
temperature to be? - Answer-an increased high temperature
What can happen if you take a blood pressure if the cuff is one size too large? -
Answer-it can be inaccurate so you need to lower both numbers by 5
When taking a temperature on an infant which site gives the most accurate results? -
Answer-temporal
How long should you count a pulse for? - Answer-60 seconds
What is the normal pulse range for a healthy adult? - Answer-60-80 BPM
When taking a radial pulse where should you position the arm in relation to the heart? -
Answer-below or the same
