health occupations chapter 10 kahoot

What is the average normal oral body temperature in Fahrenheit?

98.6°F

Which body temperature measurement site is considered the most accurate core temperature?

Rectal

Which temperature measurement site is considered the least accurate?

Axillary

Which type of thermometer measures body temperature via the auditory canal in the ear?

Tympanic thermometer

Why is an oral temperature contraindicated for a patient who is confused or disoriented?

Risk of biting or breaking the probe

How long should a PCT wait to take an oral temp if the patient recently drank cold water?

10 to 20 minutes

Rectal thermometers are universally color-coded with which color?

Red

Which medical term describes an abnormally high body temperature or fever?

Pyrexia

What is the medical term for being without a fever?

Afebrile

How does body temperature typically vary throughout the day?

Lower in the morning, higher in late afternoon

What is the normal resting pulse rate range for an average adult?

60-100 beats per minute

Which pulse site located on the wrist is most commonly used for monitoring pulse rate?

Radial pulse

Where is the apical pulse measured on an adult patient?

On the left side of chest below nipple

Listening to body sounds, such as heartbeats through a stethoscope, is called:

Auscultation

What is the medical term for a heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute in an adult?

Tachycardia

What is the medical term for a slow heart rate below 60 beats per minute in an adult?

Bradycardia

How does a normal infant resting pulse rate compare to a normal adult pulse rate?

Infants have significantly faster pulse rates

Which pulse point is located inside the elbow and used when measuring blood pressure?

Brachial pulse

What is the normal resting respiration rate range for an adult?

12 to 20 breaths per minute

Why should respirations be counted immediately after pulse without announcing it?

Patients may alter breathing if aware

What is the medical term for normal, unlabored breathing at a normal rate?

Eupnea

What is the medical term for difficulty or painful breathing?

Dyspnea

Shortness of breath that occurs when lying flat and is relieved by sitting up is called:

Orthopnea

What is the normal pulse oximetry (SpO2) reading range for an adult?

95% to 100%

What skin color change (bluish/gray) indicates decreased oxygen levels in the blood?

Cyanosis

In a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg, what does the top number (120) represent?

Systolic pressure (heart contracting)

What is occurring in the heart during the diastolic phase of blood pressure?

Ventricles are at rest and filling

What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?

Systolic < 120 and Diastolic < 80

What is the medical term for consistently high blood pressure?

Hypertension

What blood pressure reading indicates Stage 1 Hypertension according to adult guidelines?

132/84 mmHg

Which instrument is used along with a stethoscope to manually measure blood pressure?

Sphygmomanometer

Where should the center of the blood pressure cuff arrow be placed on the upper arm?

Over the brachial artery

On which patient arm should a blood pressure measurement NEVER be taken?

Arm with an IV line or dialysis shunt

A sudden drop in blood pressure when moving from lying to standing is called:

Orthostatic (postural) hypotension

If a PCT hears blood pressure beats immediately upon deflating the cuff at 170 mmHg, they should:

Deflate completely and reinflate up to 200

What is the standard metric unit used in hospital electronic health records for weight?

Kilograms (kg)

How many pounds (lbs) are equal to 1 kilogram (kg)?

2.2 lbs

Before helping an ambulatory patient step onto a manual balance scale, the scale must be set at:

0 (zero)

How is height measured for a bedbound patient who cannot get out of bed?

Using a tape measure on the bed sheet

A Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation of 22.5 falls into which health category?

Normal weight

What does an NPO medical order prior to surgery mean for a patient?

Nothing by mouth (no food or liquids)

What is the main purpose of placing sequential compression devices (SCDs) on post-op legs?

Promote circulation and prevent blood clots

Why might dentures and hearing aids be left in place for a patient having local anesthesia?

To facilitate communication with staff

How frequently are vital signs typically measured immediately following surgery in PACU/room?

Every 15 minutes for the first hour

What postoperative device is wrapped around abdomen or chest to support dressings and wounds?

Surgical binder

Surgical asepsis (sterile technique) differs from medical asepsis because it eliminates:

All microorganisms, pathogens and non-pathogens

During a 5-minute surgical hand scrub, how should the hands and fingertips be positioned?

Pointed upward, above waist level

How wide is the non-sterile border along the outer edge of a prepared sterile field?

1 inch

Which of the following is the most common route for administering medications in hospitals?

Oral (by mouth)

Which severe, life-threatening allergic reaction to medication requires immediate reporting?

Anaphyl