MCQ Questions
Q.1.
When taking a patient's blood pressure, why is it important to notice the pressure on the manometer when you hear the fourth Korotkoff sound or phase?
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    You might not hear a fifth korotkoff sound
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    semilunar valves close
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    Gently pulling the pinna back and upward
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    insert the probe about an inch and a half into the patient's anus
Q.2.
The most important factor in measuring blood pressure accurately is:
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    insert the probe about an inch and a half into the patient's anus
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    have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees.
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    in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline
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    using a cuff of the appropriate size for the patient
Q.3.
When auscultating a patient's apical pulse, you listen until you hear the S1 and S2 heart sounds clearly and regularly. S2 is produced when the:
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    at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
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    An elevated pulse rate
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    semilunar valves close
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    You might not hear a fifth korotkoff sound
Q.4.
The best way to determine the depth of a patient's respiration is to:
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    using a cuff of the appropriate size for the patient
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    insert the probe about an inch and a half into the patient's anus
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    observe the degree of chest-wall movement during inspiration and expiration
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    observe the patient's chest movements while appearing to assess his pulse
Q.5.
You are assessing the vital signs of a newly admitted patient. To establish an accurate baseline of the patient's respiration, you:
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    observe the patient's chest movements while appearing to assess his pulse
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    in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline
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    a respiratory rate of 30/min
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    An elevated pulse rate
Q.6.
When assessing a patient's respiration, it is recommended that the patient:
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    in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline
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    using a cuff of the appropriate size for the patient
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    have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees.
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    insert the probe about an inch and a half into the patient's anus
Q.7.
You have assessed a 45 yr old patient's vital signs. Which of the following assessment values requires immediate attention?
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    a respiratory rate of 30/min
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    An elevated pulse rate
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    observe the patient's chest movements while appearing to assess his pulse
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    in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline
Q.8.
When taking an adult patient's temperature rectally, it is important to:
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    in the posterior lingual pocket lateral to the midline
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    insert the probe about an inch and a half into the patient's anus
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    have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees.
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    observe the patient's chest movements while appearing to assess his pulse