POSISTIONS
Which position is represented by to be lying flat on the stomach with face down? Hint : it is used for back and spine examinations.
A) Horizontal recumbent
B) Knee - chest
C) Prone
D) Fowler's
C) Prone
What is the conversion of this weight ?
Wt. 125 1/2 lbs, 125 lbs ____ ozs?
Answer : 125 1/2 lbs, 125 lbs 8 ozs.
Convert these inches back into feet and inches :
62 1/2 ins
Answer : 5 feet 2 1/2 ins
What artery is most commonly used to measure blood pressure?
A) ulnar artery
B) radial artery
C) brachial artery
D) antecubital space
C) brachial artery
A pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute is called:
A) tachycardia
B) apnea
C) bradycardia
D) apical
C) bradycardia
What angle is Semi-Fowler's position in?
A) 16
B) 45
C) 43
D) 60
B) 45 degree angle
What is the conversion for this weight ?
176 1/4 lbs, 176 lbs __ ozs.
Answer : 176 1/4 lbs, 176 lbs 4 ozs.
Convert feet and inches back into inches :
HT. 5 ft 2 1/2 ins
ANSWER : 62 1/2 ins
What are the four vital signs?
A) temperature, blood pressure, pulse, peanut butter.
B) temperature, blood results, hematocrit, respiration.
C) temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
D) blood pressure, ekg, documentation and heights.
C) temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Axillary temperature is considered to be:
1) most common
2) least accurate method
2) least accurate method
What is another name for horizontal recumbent?
A) Proctologic
B) Fowler's
C) Lithotomy
D) Supine
D) Supine
Suzie wants to know the conversion of her weight, how would she receive her answer?
She sees that she weighs 134 1/2 lbs, what are the ounces that she needs to add?
Answer : 134 1/2 lbs, 134 lbs 8 ozs.
Convert this height of feet and inches back into inches : 5 ft 3 1/2 ins
63 1/2 ins
What are the average ranges for pulse, respiration, and blood pressure?
A) 60 - 120 BPM, 14 - 36 bpm, 128/40 mmhg
B) 60 - 100 BPM, 14- 20 bpm, 120/80 mmhg
C) 53 - 146 BPM, 12 - 20 bpm, 120/80 mmhg.
D) 45 - 132 BPM, 12 - 34 bpm, 134/ 70 mmhg.
B) 60 - 100 BPM, 14- 20 bpm, 120/80 mmhg
What are the sounds called when measuring blood pressure?
1) Korotkoff
2) Jenner
1) Korotkoff
WHAT POSISTION IS THIS IMAGE AND WHAT DOES IT USE?
Answer : Trendelenburg : use to treat shock and fainting.
Adrian wants to know the conversion of his weight :
WT. 124 3/4 lbs, 124 lbs ___ ozs.
Answer: WT. 124 3/4 lbs, 124 lbs 12 ozs.
What is 84 3/4 ins in feet and inches?
Answer: 7 feet 4 3/4 ins
How much pressure is a medical assistant supposed to release when doing blood pressure?
A) 2 - 4 mmhg
B) 2 - 3 mmhg
C) 6 - 8 mmhg
D) 1 - 2 mmhg
A) 2 - 4 mmhg
What does the term febrile mean?
1) dry
2) fever
3) sterile
2) fever
What position should you place the patient for a rectal examination?
A) SIMS
B) Dorsal recumbent
C) Supine
D) Semi - Fowler's
A) SIMS
How many parts is one pound divided by and what are those names?
Answer : 4 parts - quarter, half, three quarters and a pound.
Convert these feet and inches into inches :
HT. 4 FT 3 1/2 INS
ANSWER: 43 1/2 INS
What could cause a tympanic temperature to be inaccurate?
A) sweat
B) pregnancy
C) impacted cerreum (wax)
D) clothing
C) impacted cerreum (wax)
How many pulse points are there and can you provide their names.
7 - RADIAL, APICAL, BRACHIAL, COROTID, PEDIAL, POPLITEAL AND FEMORAL.