Q3 Clinical Final

Which device measures how much air is exhaled by the lungs and how fast it is exhaled?

The hemoglobin A1c measures the

The primary use of the cholesterol test is to

What is the cardiac cycle?

Synthetic casts are usually made of

What type of specimen is required for most blood chemistry tests?

Where is the femoral pulse located?

Chemical thermometers must be stored in

Which of the following is used to describe the condition in which the radial pulse rate is less than the apical pulse?

Redness of the skin caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels in the skin

Which of the following artifacts appears as small, straight, spiked lines that are consistent in nature?

What is the name of the microorganism that causes infectious mononucleosis?

A device placed on the skin that picks up electrical impulses released by the heart is known as

The purpose of measuring pulse includes all of the following EXCEPT

What is the name given to the portion of the ECG between two waves?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of infectious mononucleosis

What is the purpose of SMBG testing?

What name is given to the heat regulating center of the body

Most of the cholesterol found in the blood comes from

What happens to the bronchial tubes during an asthma attack?

Which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test?

Chest lead V2 is located at the

Forearm crutches are often used by pts with

Which of the following tests is a screening test for syphilis?

Which of the following conditions can cause the ECG to exhibit a larger than normal Q wave & an elevated ST segment?

For an artery to be considered as a pulse site, it must be

The systolic blood pressure represents the

Leads 1, 2, and 3 are the

Which of the following can be used to support and immobilize a fractured wrist?

Which of the following may cause a 60-cycle interference artifact?

Which of the following represents the average normal body temp?

The axilla is recommended as the preferred site for taking the temp of

What is the name given to the type of fever in which the temp fluctuates minimally but always remains elevated?

What are artifacts?

Blood pressure measures

All of the following result in muscle artifacts EXCEPT

How many leads are there on a standard electrocardiogram?

All of the following indicates that a cast is too tight or that an infection is developing EXCEPT

Where is the radial pulse located?

What is the name of the crutch stance that is used before crutch walking?

How high is the standardization mark when the ECG is properly standardized?

The aVR, aVL, and aVF are known as the

The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temp in

Local application of heat results in

What is the normal range for a fasting blood glucose level

Walkers are primarily used by

Why is the temporal artery a good site for measuring body temp?

Which of the following tests might be ordered for a pt with a dysrhythmia?

The most frequent reason for applying a cast is to

Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?

What term is used to describe an abnormal decrease in the rate and depth of respiration?

Which of the following probes should be selected to measure rectal body temp with an electronic thermometer?

A temp of 100 degrees F is classified as

Where is chest lead V5 located?

The local application of cold may be used to

When measuring BP, the Korotkoff phase in which the sounds disappear is

When measuring BP, the first clear tapping sound represents

A short leg walker can be used to assist in the healing of

Which of the following individuals may normally exhibit bradycardia?

The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions is known as

The function of glucose in the body is to

The normal respiratory rate of an adult ranges from

What term is used to describe breathing that is easier in a sitting position?

Which of the following pulse sites is often used to monitor pulse during exercise?

The recommended A1c level for an individual with diabetes is

Which of the following is an example of a cardiac dysrhythmia?

Which of the following conditions is often characterized by hypopnea?

Which of the following symptoms is experienced by a pt when their temp begins to rise?

Before taking body temp with an electronic thermometer, what must happen?

Which of the following pulse sites can be used to assess circulation to the foot?