Which of the following are the vital signs that need to be recorded?
A) Pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature and condition
B) Pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature and condition, pupils, and blood pressure
C) Pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature and condition, pupils, blood pressure, and bowel sounds
D) Pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature, pupils, and blood pressure
B
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Normal heart rate for adults should be:
A) 60–90 beats per minute. B) 60–100 beats per minute. C) 80–120 beats per minute. D) 80–100 beats per minute.
Which of the following best describes how the medical assistant should be positioned when communicating with a patient?
a. Stand directly over the patient so he can look up and see you clearly. b. Maintain a close, but comfortable, position to observe her verbal and nonverbal cues. c. Sit far away from the patient so you do not appear too friendly. d. Sit very close to the patient on the exam table so you can hear everything.
The testing of a person to rule out or confirm a suspected diagnosis because the patient has some sign or symptom is a __________
a. diagnostic examination b. history (of) condition c. qualified diagnosis d. screening test
While responding to an emergency scene, you approach a sharp turn in the road. What should you do?
A) Corner the turn at its widest point, unless you see an oncoming vehicle. B) Carefully apply the brakes while cornering the turn at your current speed. C) Slow the vehicle to the posted speed limit and avoid braking during the turn. D) Slow the vehicle's speed and smoothly pump the brakes will making the turn.