Respiration Rates and Terms Quiz
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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?

  • Below 95°F
  • 100.4°F+
  • Above 103°F
  • 97-99°F (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about Body Mass Index (BMI)?

    <p>BMI can be calculated using height and weight measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents of an infant or toddler be asked to do before the exam?

    <p>Allow the child to suck on a pacifier during the exam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedures can a medical assistant perform during pediatric office visits?

    <p>Administering vaccines and assisting with physical exams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a normal respiration rate for an adult?

    <p>15 rpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual ratio of pulse rate to respiration rate?

    <p>4:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What blood pressure reading is considered hypertensive crisis?

    <p>Higher than 180/Higher than 120 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five phases of Korotkoff sounds?

    <p>Phase 1: Systolic pressure, Phase 2: Swishing sound, Phase 3: Tapping sound, Phase 4: Muffled sound, Phase 5: Diastolic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct order of steps to conduct accurate orthostatic blood pressure readings?

    <p>Have the patient lie down for 5 minutes, measure blood pressure and pulse, have the patient stand, note any symptoms the patient may be experiencing, measure blood pressure and pulse after 1 minute of standing, measure blood pressure and pulse after 3 minutes of standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should the patient lie down before conducting orthostatic blood pressure readings?

    <p>5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to note any symptoms the patient may be experiencing during orthostatic blood pressure readings?

    <p>To ensure accurate measurement of blood pressure and pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about Body Mass Index (BMI)?

    <p>BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in pounds by their height in meters squared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard BMI scale for adults based on?

    <p>Height and weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents of an infant or toddler be asked to remove before the exam?

    <p>The child's clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct range for a normal respiration rate in adults?

    <p>12-20 rpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual ratio of pulse rate to respiration rate?

    <p>4:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is characterized by difficult or labored breathing?

    <p>Dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What blood pressure reading is considered elevated?

    <p>120-129/less than 80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which temperature method is appropriate for children younger than 5 years old?

    <p>Rectal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for body temperature?

    <p>97-99°F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five phases of Korotkoff sounds?

    <p>Prehypertensive, Hypertensive, Systolic, Diastolic, Hypotensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for pulse rate?

    <p>60-100 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct order of steps to conduct accurate orthostatic blood pressure readings?

    <p>Have the patient lie down for 5 minutes, measure blood pressure and pulse, have the patient stand, note any symptoms, measure blood pressure and pulse after 1 minute of standing, measure blood pressure and pulse after 3 minutes of standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should the patient lie down before conducting orthostatic blood pressure readings?

    <p>5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to note any symptoms the patient may be experiencing during orthostatic blood pressure readings?

    <p>To ensure the patient's safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

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