CNA Mod 1 Exam

Question 1

Blood pressure is measured with

Answer 1

Sphygmomanometer

Question 2

What sounds are created by blood flow through a compressed artery

Answer 2

Korotkoff

Question 3

Before you obtain a blood pressure first ___________ the _________ pulse
pulse.

Answer 3

Palpate, Brachial

Question 4

The amount of force exerted against the walls of an artery by blood is the

Answer 4

Blood Pressure

Question 5

A systolic pressure of 130 mm Hg or higher or diastolic of 80 mm Hg or higher is called

Answer 5

Hypertension

Question 6

The number of heartbeats/pulses in 1 minute is the

Answer 6

Pulse Rate

Question 7

The pressure in the arteries when the heart CONTRACTS is the _______ pressure.

Answer 7

Systolic

Question 8

The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at REST is the ________
pressure.

Answer 8

Diastolic

Question 9

_________ is when the systolic pressure is below 90mm Hg or the diastolic pressure is below 60mm Hg.

Answer 9

Hypotension

Question 10

An instrument used to listen to the sounds produced by the heart, lungs, and other body organs is a __________

Answer 10

Stethoscope

Question 11

________ pulse is located 2-3 inches left of the sternum

Answer 11

Apical

Question 12

What are the six vital signs?

Answer 12

Temperature
Pulse Rate
Respiration Rate
Blood Pressure
O2 Saturation
Pain

Question 13

Normal Blood Pressure

Answer 13

90/60 mm Hg to 120/80 mm Hg

Question 14

Normal Respiration Rate

Answer 14

12 to 20 breaths per minute

Question 15

Normal Pulse Rate

Answer 15

60 to 100 beats per minute

Question 16

Normal Temperature Range

Answer 16

97.8°F to 99.1°F (36.5°C to 37.3°C)

Question 17

Normal O2 Saturation

Answer 17

Greater than or equal to 95+