Clinical Procedures 1 Final Exam
Q&A
define pulse - ANSWER-Throbbing caused by the regular alternating contraction and
expansion of an artery
define blood pressure - ANSWER-The amount of force exerted by the heart on the
blood as it pumps the blood through the arteries.
Normal respiratory rate for an adult - ANSWER-16-20 BPM
Define tachypnea - ANSWER-increased rate of breathing
what is the most common palpated pulse site - ANSWER-Radial pulse
words commonly used to describe pulse volume - ANSWER-normal, full, weak,
bounding, thready
when should axillary temp be used - ANSWER-when rectal and oral temp are
undisirable
what equipment is needed to take a manual blood pressure measurement? -
ANSWER-cuff, attached pump, stethoschope, gauge
words used to describe pule rythem? - ANSWER-regular, irregular, intermitten
define auscultatory Gap - ANSWER-those who are hypertensive there is silent
intervals between systolic and diastolic pressure
when should an apical pulse be indicated? - ANSWER-in small children and when a
patient may be on cardiac medication
define BMI - ANSWER-(Body mass index) measurement of the body fat that is the
ratio of the weight of the body in kilograms to the square of its height in meters.
define Ausscultation - ANSWER-the process of listening for sounds within the body
define palpation - ANSWER-the process of using hands and fingers to examine body
what position is most common for a patient suffering from shock? - ANSWER-
Trendelenurg position
Define anatomical position - ANSWER-1. Standing upright
2. Facing forward
3. Arms down by your side
Q&A
define pulse - ANSWER-Throbbing caused by the regular alternating contraction and
expansion of an artery
define blood pressure - ANSWER-The amount of force exerted by the heart on the
blood as it pumps the blood through the arteries.
Normal respiratory rate for an adult - ANSWER-16-20 BPM
Define tachypnea - ANSWER-increased rate of breathing
what is the most common palpated pulse site - ANSWER-Radial pulse
words commonly used to describe pulse volume - ANSWER-normal, full, weak,
bounding, thready
when should axillary temp be used - ANSWER-when rectal and oral temp are
undisirable
what equipment is needed to take a manual blood pressure measurement? -
ANSWER-cuff, attached pump, stethoschope, gauge
words used to describe pule rythem? - ANSWER-regular, irregular, intermitten
define auscultatory Gap - ANSWER-those who are hypertensive there is silent
intervals between systolic and diastolic pressure
when should an apical pulse be indicated? - ANSWER-in small children and when a
patient may be on cardiac medication
define BMI - ANSWER-(Body mass index) measurement of the body fat that is the
ratio of the weight of the body in kilograms to the square of its height in meters.
define Ausscultation - ANSWER-the process of listening for sounds within the body
define palpation - ANSWER-the process of using hands and fingers to examine body
what position is most common for a patient suffering from shock? - ANSWER-
Trendelenurg position
Define anatomical position - ANSWER-1. Standing upright
2. Facing forward
3. Arms down by your side
