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March 10, 2024

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Question 1 of 21

1. Question

1) Describe Day Five of your Bliss Challenge. What activity did you do? How did that make you feel?

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Question 2 of 21

2. Question

2) General guidelines that the medical assistant should follow when measuring the vital signs include the following

a. Be familiar with the normal ranges for all vital signs. Keep in mind that normal ranges vary based on the different age groups (infant, child, adult, elder).
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b. Make sure that all equipment for measuring vital signs is in proper working condition to ensure accurate findings.
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c. Eliminate or minimize factors that affect the vital signs, such as physical exercise, food and beverage consumption, tobacco use, and emotional states.
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d. All of the above
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Question 3 of 21

3. Question

3) Body temperature may be taken in the mouth, rectum, or

a. thigh.
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b. axilla.
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c. antecubital space
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d. wrist.
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e. palm.
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Question 4 of 21

4. Question

4) True or False: Fever and strong emotional states such as anger and crying, can increase heat production in the body.

a. True
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b. False
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Question 5 of 21

5. Question

5) True or False: The normal body temperature range is 95°F to 99°F, with the average temperature being 98.6°F

a. True
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b. False
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Question 6 of 21

6. Question

6 )True or False: A non-contact temporal artery thermometer thermometer poses the lowest risk of cross-contamination among the various types of thermometers.

a. True
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b. False
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Question 7 of 21

7. Question

7) Heat is lost from the body through each of the following processes, except:

a. radiation
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b. conversion
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c. conduction
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d. convection
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Question 8 of 21

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8) The purpose of measuring pulse is to establish the patient’s baseline pulse rate and to assess the pulse rate after:

a. special procedures
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b. medications
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c. disease processes that affect heart functioning
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d. All of the above
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Question 9 of 21

9. Question

9) Pulse sites of the body include all of the following except:

a. Radial
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b. Apical
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c. Brachial
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d. Nasal
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e. Carotid
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Question 10 of 21

10. Question

10) True or False: The pulse should not be taken with the thumb because the thumb has a pulse of its own.

a. True
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b. False
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Question 11 of 21

11. Question

11) Tachycardia is a heart rate which is above

a. 80 bpm.
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b. 90 bpm
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c. 100 bpm
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d. 110 bpm
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e. 120 bpm
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Question 12 of 21

12. Question

12) Referring to Table 4.3, what is the normal pulse range for an adolescent (ages 12-18)?

a. 50
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b. 65
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c. 80
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d. 90
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e. 100
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Question 13 of 21

13. Question

13) An apical pulse should be measured at the

a. end of the xiphoid process toward the left
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b. 5th intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
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c. left axillary line at the 4th intercostal space
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d. mid-subclavicular line to the left
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e. in the middle of the chest
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Question 14 of 21

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14) Because an individual can control his or her respiration, the medical assistant should make the patient aware of when they begin to measure respiration.

a. True
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b. False
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Question 15 of 21

15. Question

15) The term tachypnea refers to breathing which is

a. Fast
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b. slow.
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c. labored.
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d. noisy.
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e. irregular
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Question 16 of 21

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16) True or False: The measurement of the oxygen saturation of blood by patients at home has increased substantially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

a. True
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b. False
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Question 17 of 21

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17) True or False: Hypoxia will usually resolve on its own if left untreated.

a. True
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b. False
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Question 18 of 21

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18) True or False: Dark or opaque fingernail polish or artificial nails may interfere with an accurate pulse oximetry reading.

a. True
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b. False
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Question 19 of 21

19. Question

19) According to the AHA, a normal healthy blood pressure for an adult is a reading equal to or less than

a. 120/80 mm Hg
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b. 120/90
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c. 130/80
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d. 130/90
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e. 140/90
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Question 20 of 21

20. Question

20) Many factors may temporarily affect blood pressure throughout the day, including

a. Diurnal variations
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b. Emotional states
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c. Physical exercise
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d. Body position
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e. All of the above
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Question 21 of 21

21. Question

21) True or False: When using Korotkoff sounds, the first clear tapping sound represents the systolic pressure, and the point at which the sounds disappear represents the diastolic pressure.

a. True
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b. False
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