Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

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chapter 37,38,39
Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic sphygmomanometers?
Which of the following is an advantage of aneroid sphygmomanometers?
Which of the following thermometers provides least accurate temperature reading?
Which of the following pulse points is located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist?

A patient just had a drink of cold water and you are getting ready to perform the vital signs and measurements. Which would be the best order? A) BP, P, R, Ht., Wt., T B) T, P, R, BP, Ht., Wt. C) BP, T, P, R, Ht., Wt. D) Ht., Wt., T, P, R, BP E) T, BP, R, P, Wt., Ht.

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chapter 37,38,39

Question	Answer
Which of the following should be part of performing a Hemoccult® test?	After the first specimen, instruct the patient on how to collect two additional samp
Physicians perform general physical examinations to ____.	confirm the patient's overall state of health and provide baseline values for vital signs and mensuration
Enlarged lymph nodes may be a sign of ____.	infection or blood cancer
Which position would be difficult for an obese woman or a woman in the late stages of pregnancy to assume?	lithotomy
she tells you that the first day of her last menstrual period was September 9, 2012. What is the estimated date of Carly's estimated delivery date?	June 16, 2013
In the proctologic position the patients torso is lower than their lower extremities true or false	true
Which of the following examination methods involves tapping or striking the body to hear sounds or feel vibrations?	percussion
The manual sphygmomanometer gauge is counted in	two's
A condition in which an egg is unable to move out of a woman's fallopian tube into the uterus for implantation is a(n) ____.	ectopic pregnancy
Treatment for prostatitis includes ____.	antibiotics, and sitz baths
Which examination method refers to the systematic moving of a patient's body parts?	manipulation
A forecast of the probable course and outcome of the disorder and the prospects for recovery is the ____.	progonosis
Constipation, not diarrhea, is considered a normal change during pregnancy. true or false	true
In which position does the patient lie flat on the examination table, face-down, with the head turned to one side and the arms placed at the sides or bent at the elbows?	prone
When taking the blood pressure, the last sound you hear is the ____.	diastolic pressure
Which of the following is important when using a tympanic thermometer?	Attach a disposable sheath and place the thermometer snugly in the ear
the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?	Provide written instructions to take home
The normal age range of menarche is ____ years of age	10-15 yrs of age
Kegel or perineal exercises is the treatment usually recommended for	uterine prolapse
the following is a characteristic of aneroid sphygmomanometers	They have a circular gauge for registering pressure
Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in ____.	1 min
The ________ position is also used for rectal examination.	Knee elbow
You would use which examination method to obtain a patient's height and weight?	Mensuration
The following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers	They are no longer made because of the use of mercury
The appropriate time to collect a urine specimen from a patient is ____.	before the physical
The usual ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is ____.	4:1
A patient having frequent dizzy spells. In addition to the routine vital signs, which of the following would you expect the physician to ask you to perform for this patient?	postural vital signs
the following is not typically included in patient education for a patient who has an STI?	The necessity of reporting STIs to the CDC
Hyperpnea is ____.	rapid and deep breathing
A general guide line for a patient in a abusive relationship who has children is to state that	Staying with an abusive spouse is more likely to harm than help the children.
Sammy has a cough and is in the waiting to be seen by Dr Thomas. You notice that he is coughing all over the waiting room you can ask him to	Ask Sammy to cover his mouth and nose while coughing
Red, soft, fragile growths with a slender stem attachment that are sometimes found on the mucous membranes of the cervix or endometrium are ____.	poylps
Respiration is the number of times a patient breathes in ____ seconds.	60 sec
Before asking the patient to step on the scale, place a disposable towel on the scale. Alternatively, have the patient leave her socks on. true or false	true
Tachypnea is ____.	rapid breathing
the following is the best description of menopause	The natural cessation of a woman's menstrual cycles
Define Apnea	Apnea means lack of breathing
The normal adult oral temperature is ____.	The normal oral temperature for an adult is 97.8ºF-99.1ºF
the following is important when measuring an oral temperature	The patient must be able to breathe through the nose
the following examination positions does the patient sit at the edge of the examination table without back support?	sitting
A 250 lb male patient comes in to see the physician and needs to be transferred what should the MA do	No matter how well-trained Rose may be, she should request assistance in moving this patient.
In which examination position does the patient lie on his back with his knees drawn up and his feet flat on the table?	dorsal recumbent
Define hydrocele	Hydrocele, or excess fluid in the scrotum, is usually caused by infection of the epididymis or testes.
Jenny has never had a mammogram, however needs to have one due to a lump she found in her L breast. The MA should never	offer false reassurance to patients.
the following is the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute	60-100
the following is important when putting on a blood pressure cuff	When putting on a blood pressure cuff, position it so the lower edge of the cuff is 1 inch above the antecubital space.
The normal respiration rate for a child 0 to 1 year old is 30 to 60 breaths per minute. true or false	true
The radial pulse is the most common place to check the pulse. It is located_________________.	on the thumb side of each hand.
Vital signs include the temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and ____.	Pain assessment
An Hysterosalpingography	is an X-ray exam of the fallopian or uterine tubes and the uterus using a contrast medium.
_________ cancer is the most common cancer among men	prostate
Kegel or perineal exercises are useful in treating PMS.	false

Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic sphygmomanometers?

Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic sphygmomanometers? They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.

Which of the following is an advantage of aneroid sphygmomanometers?

Which of the following is an advantage of aneroid sphygmomanometers? They are very accurate when calibrated.

Which of the following thermometers provides least accurate temperature reading?

Temperatures taken from the armpit are usually the least accurate. For older children and adults, oral readings are usually accurate — as long as the mouth is closed while the thermometer is in place.

Which of the following pulse points is located in the groove on the thumb side of the inner wrist?

Your radial pulse can be taken on either wrist. Use the tip of the index and third fingers of your other hand to feel the pulse in your radial artery between your wrist bone and the tendon on the thumb side of your wrist. Apply just enough pressure so you can feel each beat.