Ch. 12: Obtaining A Medical History And Vital Signs

Question 1

Finding a radial pulse in an infant is difficult,so a____ pulse is more commonly taken.

a. femoral
b. brachial
c. carotid
d. pedal

Answer 1

b. brachial

Question 2

Cyanosis is a sign of:

a. liver disease.
b. distress.
C. high fever.
D. severe hypoxia

Answer 2

D. severe hypoxia.

Question 3

The time it takes for the blood to return to the capillaries is called the capillary refill time and should be ________ seconds or less.

A. 2
b. 4
C. 5
d. 8

Answer 3

A. 2

Question 4

The process of comparing multiple sets of vital signs from the same patient over time is called:

a. measuring.
B. trending.
c. estimating.
d, guessing.

Answer 4

B. trending.

Question 5

The normal pupil reaction to a penlight is to:

a. get larger.
b. remain the same size.
C. get smaller,
d. fluctuate,

Answer 5

C. get smaller

Question 6

A finding that is relayed from the patient but that cannot be observed or measured is a(n):

a. sign.
b. suspicion of cause.
C. symptom.
d. objective discovery.

Answer 6

C. symptom.

Question 7

The “P” in SAMPLE history stands for:

A. past pertinent medical history.
B. pharmaceuticals used.
C. present illnesses.
D. primary complaint.

Answer 7

A. past pertinent medical history.

Question 8

A patient’s pale, bluish skin would be considered:

A. an indicator of adequate perfusion.
B. Sign.
c. normal.
D. symptom.

Answer 8

B. Sign.

Question 9

Which of the following senses is usually NOT used when assessing vital signs?

a Sight
b Hearing
c. Touch
D. Smell

Answer 9

D. Smell

Question 10

______ is the adequate supply of well-oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

a Circulation
b. Refilling
C. Perfusion
d. Trending

Answer 10

C. Perfusion