POHS Ch.20 Physical Assessment
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- Q1
Patients who cannot perform activities of daily living (ADLs) must remain in the hospital or other healthcare institution.
True
False
30s - Q2
Good oral communication skills are essential for obtaining accurate information from patients.
False
True
30s - Q3
If a hospitalized patient has always had normal blood pressure readings, it is not necessary to measure it every time the other vital signs are checked.
False
True
30s - Q4
Using the thumb to measure the patient's pulse ensures the most accurate measurement.
False
True
30s - Q5
The normal rate of respiration increases with age.
False
True
30s - Q6
An adult blood pressure of 160/90 is considered to be within the normal range.
False
True
30s - Q7
The numerical rating scale to evaluate a patient's pain level is best used for younger or cognitively challenged patients.
False
True
30s - Q8
Electronic, tympanic (aural), chemical-dot, and temporal artery are different types of thermometers available today.
True
False
30s - Q9
The femoral pulse point is located in the inner aspect of the crease where the upper thigh joins the trunk of the body.
True
False
30s - Q10
When opening and closing valves on medical equipment, it helpful to remember "lefty loosely, righty tighty."
True
False
30s - Q11
White coat syndrome is when patients have LOW blood pressure in the provider's office, but otherwise run in the normal range.
True
False
30s - Q12
Which of the following is the most fundamental skill on which to base good healthcare observational skills?
Understanding normal anatomy and physiology.
Knowing how to read the patient's chart correctly.
Recognizing the signs of disease.
Learning diagnostic skills.
30s - Q13
What is indicated by a patient's blood pressure?
Rate and rhythm of the heartbeat
Emotional stress
Presence of infection
How hard the heart is working to distribute blood.
30s - Q14
What is the most appropriate action for a patient who is febrile?
Increase intake of fluids.
Increase activity to encourage sweating.
Stay as warm as possible
Decrease intake of fluids.
30s - Q15
When is it appropriate to take a pulse by counting the heart rate for 30 seconds and multiplying by two?
When the pulse is strong, regular, and within normal range, and the patient does not have a cardiac condition.
When the patient is very young and does not have a cardiac or respiratory condition.
Never
When the previous two readings are normal and the patient does not have a respiratory condition.
30s