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Vital Signs & Physical Exams

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Name the 4 main vital signs MAs take in the medical office.

Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure

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How does rectal temperature compare to axillary temperature? (How many degrees higher or lower?)

Rectal temperature is 2 degrees higher than axillary temperature

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What is the normal range for an ADULT'S pulse?

60 to 100 bpm

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TRUE or FALSE: Pulse is the palpable beat of veins as they expand with the beat of the heart.

FALSE - arteries

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List 3 factors that affect respiration.

Disease, age, physical activity, emotional status, medications, body position

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26 breaths per minute would be considered:

Hyperpnea or tachypnea

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List 2 factors that affect pulse oximetry.

Probe positioning, dark nail polish, poor peripheral blood flow, ambient light, movement

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What would the pulse pressure be for a blood pressure of 128/78?

50 mmHg

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Define orthostatic hypotension.

Temporary decrease in BP that occurs when a patient rapidly changes from sitting or lying to standing

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BP is ____ (lower/higher) in the morning than at other times of the day.

Lower

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How many pounds is 1 kilogram?

2.2 lbs

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What examinations use the lithotomy position?

Vaginal exam, pelvic exam, Pap smear procedure

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Name this position and what it can be used for.

Sims position. Used for rectal exams and to insert enemas or suppositories

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What position may be useful for patients with breathing difficulties or heart conditions?

Fowler's

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Name the missing method of examination: Inspection, ______, Percussion, Auscultation, Manipulation, Mensuration

Palpation

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Name this instrument and what it may be used for.

Vaginal speculum - Used to visualize the cervix and vagina

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