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What does a special thermometer measure to determine the body's core temperature?
What does a special thermometer measure to determine the body's core temperature?
- The temperature of the chest
- The temperature of the eardrum (correct)
- The temperature of the skin on the forehead
- The temperature of the internal organs
What is the definition of hypothermia?
What is the definition of hypothermia?
- A fever indicated by a rise in body temperature of one degree or more
- A rise in body temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- A drop in body temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (correct)
- A drop in body temperature below 90 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the normal pulse rate range for healthy adults?
What is the normal pulse rate range for healthy adults?
- 50 to 80 beats per minute
- 60 to 100 beats per minute (correct)
- 40 to 60 beats per minute
- 80 to 120 beats per minute
What is the purpose of checking a person's pulse?
What is the purpose of checking a person's pulse?
What is the normal respiration rate range for an adult person at rest?
What is the normal respiration rate range for an adult person at rest?
What do the two numbers recorded when measuring blood pressure represent?
What do the two numbers recorded when measuring blood pressure represent?
What is considered normal blood pressure according to the guidelines mentioned in the text?
What is considered normal blood pressure according to the guidelines mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of resting for 3-5 minutes before measuring blood pressure?
What is the purpose of resting for 3-5 minutes before measuring blood pressure?
How should the blood pressure cuff be positioned on the arm?
How should the blood pressure cuff be positioned on the arm?
What is the purpose of inflating the sphygmomanometer until no distal pulse can be felt?
What is the purpose of inflating the sphygmomanometer until no distal pulse can be felt?
What is the first step in measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?
What is the first step in measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?
What is the definition of physical examination according to the text?
What is the definition of physical examination according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the components of physical examination mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the components of physical examination mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of a startled expression in a patient according to the text?
What is the significance of a startled expression in a patient according to the text?
What is the significance of a 'waddling gait' according to the text?
What is the significance of a 'waddling gait' according to the text?
What is the significance of 'Koilonychia' (spoon-shaped nails) according to the text?
What is the significance of 'Koilonychia' (spoon-shaped nails) according to the text?
What is the purpose of palpating the thyroid gland during a physical examination?
What is the purpose of palpating the thyroid gland during a physical examination?
What does the term 'fetor hepaticus' refer to according to the text?
What does the term 'fetor hepaticus' refer to according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hoarseness of voice according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hoarseness of voice according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of jaundice mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of jaundice mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main vital signs routinely monitored?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main vital signs routinely monitored?
What is the typical range for normal body temperature in a healthy adult?
What is the typical range for normal body temperature in a healthy adult?
Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned for taking a person's body temperature?
Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned for taking a person's body temperature?
Which of the following statements about rectal temperatures is true?
Which of the following statements about rectal temperatures is true?
Which of the following factors can affect a person's normal body temperature?
Which of the following factors can affect a person's normal body temperature?
Which of the following statements about axillary temperatures is true?
Which of the following statements about axillary temperatures is true?
Where can vital signs be measured, according to the text?
Where can vital signs be measured, according to the text?
Which of the following temperature scales is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following temperature scales is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect normal body temperature?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect normal body temperature?
Which of the following statements about taking oral temperatures is true?
Which of the following statements about taking oral temperatures is true?
Which condition is characterized by blue coloration of lips or extremities?
Which condition is characterized by blue coloration of lips or extremities?
What type of cyanosis is seen in the lips and tongue?
What type of cyanosis is seen in the lips and tongue?
What is the cardinal sign of edema on examination?
What is the cardinal sign of edema on examination?
Which disease is associated with clubbing of nails?
Which disease is associated with clubbing of nails?
What criterion confirms clubbing?
What criterion confirms clubbing?
In which type of diseases can you observe generalized edema?
In which type of diseases can you observe generalized edema?
What does peripheral cyanosis refer to?
What does peripheral cyanosis refer to?
What is the most likely cause of central cyanosis?
What is the most likely cause of central cyanosis?
Which medical condition involves swelling of tissues due to increased interstitial fluid?
Which medical condition involves swelling of tissues due to increased interstitial fluid?
What type of disease can lead to clubbing of nails?
What type of disease can lead to clubbing of nails?
