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What does a special thermometer measure to determine the body's core temperature?

The temperature of the eardrum

What is the definition of hypothermia?

A drop in body temperature below 95 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the normal pulse rate range for healthy adults?

60 to 100 beats per minute

What is the purpose of checking a person's pulse?

<p>To measure the heart rate and other characteristics of the pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal respiration rate range for an adult person at rest?

<p>12 to 16 breaths per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the two numbers recorded when measuring blood pressure represent?

<p>The systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered normal blood pressure according to the guidelines mentioned in the text?

<p>Less than 120 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of resting for 3-5 minutes before measuring blood pressure?

<p>To allow the blood pressure to stabilize</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the blood pressure cuff be positioned on the arm?

<p>Smoothly and snugly around the upper arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inflating the sphygmomanometer until no distal pulse can be felt?

<p>To measure the blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?

<p>Placing the stethoscope over the medial border of the biceps</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of physical examination according to the text?

<p>The process by which the physician investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of physical examination mentioned in the text?

<p>Measurement of oxygen saturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a startled expression in a patient according to the text?

<p>It indicates hyperthyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a 'waddling gait' according to the text?

<p>It indicates proximal myopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'Koilonychia' (spoon-shaped nails) according to the text?

<p>It indicates iron deficiency anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpating the thyroid gland during a physical examination?

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

What does the term 'fetor hepaticus' refer to according to the text?

<p>A stale or mousy smell in liver failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hoarseness of voice according to the text?

<p>Rheumatoid arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of jaundice mentioned in the text?

<p>Renal jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main vital signs routinely monitored?

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

What is the typical range for normal body temperature in a healthy adult?

<p>97.8-99 degrees F</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned for taking a person's body temperature?

<p>Using a temporal artery scanner</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about rectal temperatures is true?

<p>Rectal temperatures are typically higher than oral temperatures by 0.5 degrees C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can affect a person's normal body temperature?

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

Which of the following statements about axillary temperatures is true?

<p>Axillary temperatures are typically lower than oral temperatures by 0.5 degrees C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can vital signs be measured, according to the text?

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

Which of the following temperature scales is NOT mentioned in the text?

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

Which of the following factors does NOT affect normal body temperature?

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

Which of the following statements about taking oral temperatures is true?

<p>Oral temperatures can be taken using either a glass thermometer or a digital thermometer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by blue coloration of lips or extremities?

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

What type of cyanosis is seen in the lips and tongue?

<p>Central cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cardinal sign of edema on examination?

<p>Pitting of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is associated with clubbing of nails?

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

What criterion confirms clubbing?

<p>Increased nail curvature</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of diseases can you observe generalized edema?

<p>Cardiac diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does peripheral cyanosis refer to?

<p>'Cold hands' condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely cause of central cyanosis?

<p>'Arterial hypoxemia'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition involves swelling of tissues due to increased interstitial fluid?

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

What type of disease can lead to clubbing of nails?

<p>Lung disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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