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Temperature
Test Description: Test prep for Med Assist test
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) If someone's temperature is 98.6 F then they are considered
A
afebrile
B
contagious
C
aneroid
D
febrile
2) If a patient has a temperature of 105 *F, which of these are true
A
Brain cells may be destroyed
B
They are hyperpyrexic
C
The onset may be either abrupt or gradual
D
All of the above
3) If a patient claims they are febrile with intermittent diaphoresis what can you assume?
A
They have a headache with nausea
B
They are sweating and feverish
C
they have profuse perspiration with NO fever
D
their nervousness may be causing them to be dizzy
4) When taking a patients vital signs you must always
A
wash your hands
B
wear gloves
C
check their insurance card
D
ask about allergies
5) Which of these statements is true about fevers
A
You should not drink
B
you should only use disposable thermometers
C
you should take an ice bath
D
Do not give antipyretics to children under 18
6) When you compare oral temperatures to tympanic temperatures...
A
they would be the same
B
one would be one degree higher
C
one would be one degree lower
D
you should only use Celsius
7) Which of these is considered normal for an axillary temperature
A
37 F
B
97.6 F
C
98.6 F
D
105 F
8) A patient who has a temperature above normal is considered n
A
febrile
B
afebrile
C
dead
D
contagious
9) Which of these is true for fever control
A
avoid all liquids
B
avoid antipyretics
C
keep uncovered to promote chilling
D
keep clothing and bedding dry
10) Why should you never give young children aspirin for a fever
A
Wernicke's Syndrome
B
Steven Johnson Syndrome
C
Reyes's Syndrome
D
You should give them aspirin
11) A patient's height and weight
A
should never be recorded
B
Are too personal to write down
C
Should be stated orally
D
Should be recorded at the initial visit to provide a baseline
12) Which of these would not be a part of the procedure for weighing a person
A
Zero the scale
B
Allow a 3 pound difference for boots
C
Record a weight gain
D
place a paper towel on the scale
13) 1 kilogram is equal to _______ pounds
A
.5
B
5
C
2.2
D
10
14) What is the height measurement (in inches) of a person who is 5 feet five inches tall?
A
120 inches
B
65 inches
C
75 inches
D
55 inches
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