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1

Which of the following is part of the procedure for weighing an infant?
A)weigh the infant dressed
B)place the child face down on the scale
C)keep one hand over the child at all times
D)measure the weight within one pound
2

The normal blood pressure range for an adult is
A)90/60 to 140/90.
B)84/54 to 120/80.
C)80/50 to 112/80.
D)74/50 to 100/70.
3

Adult height should be measured to the nearest
A)eighth of an inch.
B)quarter of an inch.
C)half-inch.
D)inch.
4

The normal adult range for respirations per minute is
A)26-40.
B)20-30.
C)18-24.
D)12-20.
5

Vital signs include the temperature, pulse, respirations, and
A)weight.
B)blood pressure.
C)height.
D)circumference.
6

The normal adult temperature is
A)98.6°F.
B)96°F.
C)97°F.
D)99°F.
7

Which temperature is lowest and least accurate?
A)axillary
B)rectal
C)oral
D)tympanic
8

Which of the following is important when using a tympanic thermometer?
A)shake the thermometer down to a reading between 96.0°F and 97.0°F
B)remove the thermometer from the recharging unit and put it in the ear before the light goes on
C)attach a disposable sheath, and place the thermometer snugly in the ear
D)pull the ear down and forward for an adult
9

Which of the following is important when measuring an oral temperature?
A)the patient must be able to breathe through the nose
B)place the thermometer on top of the tongue and in the center
C)the patient should hold the thermometer between the teeth
D)wait 5 minutes after a patient eats or drinks before taking the temperature
10

Which thermometer is most appropriate to use on a patient who just had lunch and a cigarette?
A)oral mercury
B)rectal
C)tympanic
D)oral electronic digital





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