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Which of the following temperatures considered febrile and would likely prompt a physician to administer fever-reducing medications?

An oral temperature of 100.5°F

Where should the thermometer be located in the patient's mouth for an oral reading?

Under the tongue, toward the side of the mouth

While counting pulse, what must you also be aware of?

The volume and rhythm of the pulse

Which range is the average pulse rate for adult males?

60 to 70

A normal range of 60-80 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement

Diastolic

Which of the following respiration rates is normal for a six-year old?

20

Which of these items INCREASE a person's pulse rate?

Fever

Which of the following is the most important indicator of health of the body?

Vital signs

Where is the carotid pulse site?

On the side of the patient's neck

Your patient is having difficulty breathing and has a respiration rate of 5 breath per minute. Which of the following describes your patient?

Bradypnea

How is respirations measured?

The number of breaths per minute

Which of the following is a sign of cyanosis?

Skin and lips turn bluish in color

Where is the radial pulse?

On the underside of the patient's wrist

Which of the following describes correct technique for measuring height and weight?

Read the weight when the balance bar is centered between the upper and lower guides

When taking blood pressure, how should the patient's arm be positioned?

At heart level, supported, with palm facing up

What does temperature measure?

The balance between heat produced and heat lost

A normal range of 100-120 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?

Systolic

Which of the following describes the correct use of a tympanic thermometer?

Use plastic covers to prevent the spread of infection

In addition to height and weight, taking infant body measurements includes which of the following?

Head circumference

Which of the following is true of height and weight measurements?

They can be used to monitor growth, dose medications, and order lab tests

What should be used to clean a patient's glasses?

Soft cleaning tissues

Which of the following is the proper way to care for a hearing aid?

Turn the hearing aid off when it is not being used

Which of the following describes proper technique for female perineal care?

Use one hand to separate the vulva and labia, and the other hand to wipe

If a patient shows signs of weakness during a tub or whirlpool bath, what should the assistant do?

Drain the water and allow the patient to rest in the tub

At what temperature should bath water be?

105°F

Which of the following describes correct technique for male perineal care?

begin at the tip of the penis, and wipe in circular and downward motions

How should safety razors be thrown away?

Dropped into a sharps container

Mrs. Sanchez had a stroke, which caused her to lose muscle control in her left arm. You are helping Mrs. Sanchez pull on her cardigan sweater. Which arm should be pulled through the sweater first?

Weak side first

Which of the following is the wrong way to wash a patient's body?

Dirty area to clean area

What is the most important way to provide with privacy while bathing?

Cover the patient as much as possible

Which of the following is true about dressing a patient?

Help all patients with shoes, socks, and stockings

Which of the following may indicate scalp disease?

Red, scaly, or irritated skin on the skin

Which of the following is NOT a common location of pressure ulcers?

Forearms

A patient's gum appear swollen and there is a small amount of bleeding. What should you do?

Report your observations to the nurse

Ms. Glenn says she is not in pain. What clues might support or refute that Ms. Glenn is not in pain?

The patient's body language and behavior

Which approach is best when helping patients with PM care?

Calm and soothing

What is the risk in trimming the nails, especially the toenails, or diabetic patients?

Poor circulation in the extremities makes the patient prone to infection

Which of the following is true of foot care?

Observe the feet for abnormalities, such as corns or calluses

Which of the following is true of providing special oral care to unconscious and completely dependent patients?

Never give water or mouthwash to these patients

Which of the following is true of pressure ulcers?

Ulcers are likely to develop wherever skin touches other skin and at pressure points

Which of the following is an increased health risk of children exposed to domestic violence?

Frequent headaches

Identify the issue associated with domestic violence against pregnant women

Delayed prenatal care

What punctuations should be used to note direct statements from patients?

Quotations

Which of the following is an example of how healthcare professionals can be of help of victims?

Proper documentation

Which of the following is an example of psychological abuse?

Name calling

What often prevents men from reporting domestic violence?

Pride

Which of the following is a way that proper documentation can help in cases of domestic violence?

Help make other providers aware of the situation

Children who live in homes where there is domestic violence suffer abuse or neglect at much higher rates of up to:

60%

Which body system declines and causes people to get sick more frequently as they age?

Immune System

How should a healthcare worker respond to an angry and frustrated patient?

Be understanding and helpful

What can cause a man of age 70 to have approximately 50% the strength of a man of age 30?

Muscle atrophy

Why does increased activity cause the elderly to become breathless?

There is less oxygen in their blood

What is the purpose of a TPR graph?

Visual diagram of patient vital signs

How many kilograms is 1,500 grams

1.5 kilograms

A physician saw 24 patients on Monday, 16 on Tuesday, 25 on Wednesday, 8 on Thursday, and 22 on Friday. What is the average number of patients the therapist saw each day this week?

19

How many teaspoons is 10 milliliters?

2 tsp

Which of the following is NOT an example of intake?

Crackers

What is 38C in Fahrenheit? Use the equation F=(*Cx1.8)+32

100.4*F

YOu have to prepare a bleach solution and are told to use a concentration of 1:2. Which of the following shows this measurement?

1 gallon bleach and 2 gallons water

How is 10 ounces written using apothecary abbreviations?

oz x

A patient had three therapy sessions this week. The first was 15 minutes, the second was 25 minutes, and the third was 30 minutes. How much time did the patient spend in therapy this week?

1 hour, 10 minutes

Which of the following proportions is parallel?

200 mg : 1 tablet::500 mg : x tablets

What is 1:20 PM in military time?

1320

What is 62 inches shown in feet and inches?

5 feet and 2 inches

What is 6:00 AM in military time?

0600

What should be done with juice that a patient in isolation did not drink?

Flushed down the toilet in the patient's room

How should a sterile package be handled?

Open with ungloved hands, but be careful not to touch the inside of the package

How long must an object soak in disinfectant solution to be properly disinfected?

20 minutes

Which of the following is an example of direct contact?

Touching an open wound

How must you label an autoclave package?

Items contained, the date of sterilization, and your initals

How is a used sharp disposed of?

Drop the entire sharp into a sharps container.

Which of the following is true of autoclaving?

Items for a specific procedure are often wrapped together

Which of the following is NOT considered a sharp?

Tongue Depressor

Which of the following items is a droplet precaution?

Wearing a standard surgical mask

Hand washing and routine cleaning are examples of what type of practice?

Medical asepsis

Which of the following Not a guideline for working in a sterile field?

Only items that become contaminated must be replaced

Which of the following is NOT standard practice for a patient with chickenpox?

Maintain a room temperature of 90 degrees

When should healthcare workers wash their hands?

Before providing care and between patients

When should sterile gloves be worn?

When treating an open wound

Why should transmission-based garments never be removed outside of an isolation room?

It would increase the risk of spreading infection

Which patients should be considered infectious?

All patients should be considered infectious

What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?

Wash your hands

How long can a single pair of gloves be used?

During care of one patient

What causes infectious disease?

Pathogens

How does a pathogen get spread from one person to another person?

Through a mode of transmission

Which body system's main function is to give shape to and protect the body?

Skeletal

What part of long bones stores bone marrow?

Medullary canal

Where do most of the digestive products pass into the bloodstream?

Small intestines

Which of these items is NOT included in the formed elements of blood?

Plasma

Which gland is known as the "master gland" because it produces hormones to regulate other glands?

Pituitary gland

Which body system's main function is to direct body activities by sending and receiving?

Nervous

Iron or vitamin B12 supplements may be treatment for which of these diseases?

Anemia

What type of body movement occurs in the neck when a person turns the head from side-to-side to signal "No"?

Rotation

Which body system's main functions are to filter the blood and eliminate metabolic waste?

Urinary

In which condition does the skin have a yellow color?

Jaundice

In what type of circulation does the oxygenated blood flow between the heart and the cells of the body?

Systemic

Why are some costae called "false ribs"?

They only attach to other ribs via cartilage or have no attachments

Which body system's main functions is to exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen through the breathing process?

Respiratory

Which body system's main functions are to take in nutrients from food, absorb water, and eliminate solid waste?

Digestive

What can be done to help prevent brain damage from a stroke?

Give the patient drugs to break up clots within the first 3 hours