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Which temperature method is appropriate for children younger than 5 years old?
Which temperature method is appropriate for children younger than 5 years old?
- Temporal
- Axillary
- Rectal (correct)
- Oral
What is the normal range for body temperature?
What is the normal range for body temperature?
- Below 95°F
- 100.4°F+
- Above 103°F
- 97-99°F (correct)
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
- Below 60 bpm
- Above 120 bpm
- 60-100 bpm (correct)
- Above 100 bpm
Which factors can alter a patient's pulse rate?
Which factors can alter a patient's pulse rate?
Which of the following is true about Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Which of the following is true about Body Mass Index (BMI)?
What should parents of an infant or toddler be asked to do before the exam?
What should parents of an infant or toddler be asked to do before the exam?
What procedures can a medical assistant perform during pediatric office visits?
What procedures can a medical assistant perform during pediatric office visits?
Which of the following is a normal respiration rate for an adult?
Which of the following is a normal respiration rate for an adult?
What is the usual ratio of pulse rate to respiration rate?
What is the usual ratio of pulse rate to respiration rate?
What blood pressure reading is considered hypertensive crisis?
What blood pressure reading is considered hypertensive crisis?
What are the five phases of Korotkoff sounds?
What are the five phases of Korotkoff sounds?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps to conduct accurate orthostatic blood pressure readings?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps to conduct accurate orthostatic blood pressure readings?
How long should the patient lie down before conducting orthostatic blood pressure readings?
How long should the patient lie down before conducting orthostatic blood pressure readings?
Why is it important to note any symptoms the patient may be experiencing during orthostatic blood pressure readings?
Why is it important to note any symptoms the patient may be experiencing during orthostatic blood pressure readings?
Which of the following is true about Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Which of the following is true about Body Mass Index (BMI)?
What is the standard BMI scale for adults based on?
What is the standard BMI scale for adults based on?
What should parents of an infant or toddler be asked to remove before the exam?
What should parents of an infant or toddler be asked to remove before the exam?
Which of the following is the correct range for a normal respiration rate in adults?
Which of the following is the correct range for a normal respiration rate in adults?
What is the usual ratio of pulse rate to respiration rate?
What is the usual ratio of pulse rate to respiration rate?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by difficult or labored breathing?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by difficult or labored breathing?
What blood pressure reading is considered elevated?
What blood pressure reading is considered elevated?
Which temperature method is appropriate for children younger than 5 years old?
Which temperature method is appropriate for children younger than 5 years old?
What is the normal range for body temperature?
What is the normal range for body temperature?
What are the five phases of Korotkoff sounds?
What are the five phases of Korotkoff sounds?
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps to conduct accurate orthostatic blood pressure readings?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps to conduct accurate orthostatic blood pressure readings?
How long should the patient lie down before conducting orthostatic blood pressure readings?
How long should the patient lie down before conducting orthostatic blood pressure readings?
Why is it important to note any symptoms the patient may be experiencing during orthostatic blood pressure readings?
Why is it important to note any symptoms the patient may be experiencing during orthostatic blood pressure readings?
