Cna- Vital Signs

Taking temperature orally is the most common method used and provides an accurate representation of the body's core temperature.

Taking a temperature rectally is considered the most accurate method of obtaining a core body temperature.

The correct site to take temperature from the armpit is known as the axillary region.

The correct site to take temperature from the ear is the tympanic membrane. Axillary refers to armpit, oral refers to mouth, and rectal refers to the rectum which are not correct sites for ear temperature measurement.

The radial pulse is typically found on the inside of the wrist, close to the base of the thumb. It can be felt by placing two fingers on the wrist and pressing gently.

The brachial pulse can be felt inside of the elbow region, typically on the inner side of the arm where the brachial artery runs close to the surface.

The apical pulse is found on the left side of the chest, typically at the point where the heart is closest to the chest wall. This is why healthcare providers often measure apical pulse by auscultation with a stethoscope placed at the apex of the heart.

When listening to the pulse of babies and little kids, healthcare providers typically listen to the apical pulse, which is taken at the apex of the heart. This location allows for a more accurate assessment of heart rate and rhythm in this age group.

The radial pulse is commonly checked on the wrist and does not require a stethoscope for counting. The femoral pulse is checked in the groin area, the carotid pulse in the neck, and the pedal pulse in the foot.

The correct process of inhaling and exhaling air is known as respiration, not circulation, digestion, or perspiration.

During systolic phase, the heart is contracting and pumping blood into the arteries. Diastolic phase is when the heart is at rest and filling with blood. 'Retracted' and 'expiratory' are unrelated to the cardiac cycle.

When the heart is relaxing, it is in the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle. During diastole, the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood before the next contraction (systole) occurs.

When measuring blood pressure, it is essential to use a stethoscope to listen to the blood flow sounds and a sphygmomanometer to measure the actual pressure. The incorrect answers provided do not serve the purpose of measuring blood pressure accurately.

A pulse oximeter is a device used to measure blood oxygen levels and pulse rate by attaching a clip to a person's finger.

The correct answer is an Electrocardiogram (ECG) device, which is used to monitor the heart's electrical activity and determine the rhythm and rate of the heartbeat. A blood pressure monitor measures the pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries, a pulse oximeter measures oxygen saturation in the blood, and a thermometer measures body temperature. Each device serves a different purpose in monitoring different aspects of a patient's health.

A tracheostomy tube is specifically designed to be inserted into the trachea to aid in breathing. A stethoscope is used to listen to sounds in the body, telemetry refers to remote measurement and transmission of data, and a ventilator is a machine that provides mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.

Intubation is the procedure of inserting a tube through the mouth and into the airway to establish an artificial airway for mechanical ventilation.

Intubation is the process of inserting a tube into the airway for various medical purposes, such as assisting with breathing or administering anesthesia.

An oropharyngeal airway is a medical device commonly used to maintain an open airway in emergency situations. Nasopharyngeal and endotracheal airways are also medical instruments used for airway management, but they have different insertion routes and purposes. Esophageal airways are not used for airway management, as they are inserted into the esophagus instead of the pharynx.

A nasopharyngeal airway is a type of airway adjunct that is inserted through the nostril to facilitate air passage into the pharynx. Endotracheal involves the trachea, not the pharynx. Esophageal relates to the esophagus, not the pharynx. Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure involving the trachea, not the pharynx.

The correct term for this procedure is endotracheal, where a tube is inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to help with breathing.

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the neck into the trachea to aid breathing. It is different from laryngectomy, bronchoscopy, and esophagectomy which involve surgical procedures on the larynx, bronchial tubes, and esophagus respectively.