Fundamentals Of Nursing Practice Quiz - 1
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- 1.Which of the following is false statement regarding human body's temperature?
- A.
There is no single temperature is normal for all people.
- B.
The acceptable range of body temperature is 96.8 to 100.4 F
- C.
Patient's temperature does not depend on age, gender, physical activity, and state of health.
- D.
It is generally accepted that rectal temperatures are usually 0.9°F higher than oral temperatures, and axillary and tympanic temperatures are usually 0.9°F lower than oral temperatures.
- 2.Which of the following sites reflects core temperature?
- A.
Skin
- B.
Oral cavity
- C.
Rectum
- D.
Axilla
- 3.The rationale behind using soft plastic cover is that it will not break in patient’s mouth and prevents transmission of microorganisms between patients.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
I don't know
- D.
Incomplete information
- 4.Where should you slide the thermometer to measure oral temperature?
- A.
Under tongue in anterior sublingual pocket lateral to center of lower jaw.
- B.
Over tongue in superior sublingual pocket
- C.
Under tongue in posterior sublingual pocket lateral to center of lower jaw.
- D.
Under tongue in posterior sublingual pocket at the center of lower jaw.
- 5.During measuring oral temperature, you should ask patient to hold thermometer probe with teeth closed.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.In which of the following cases would oral temperature be contraindicated?
- A.
Patient had oral surgery
- B.
Patient with history of epilepsy
- C.
Patient experiencing shaking chill
- D.
A, B, and C
- 7.Which of the following statement is false regarding axillary temperature?
- A.
You should insert thermometer probe into center of axilla, lower arm over probe, and place arm across patient’s chest.
- B.
Skin lesions do not alter axillary temperature
- C.
Axillary temperature is usually 0.9°F higher than oral temperatures.
- D.
Axillary temperature reflects body core temperature
- 8.You are about to measure your patient's tympanic temperature. After you explain the procedure to your patient, what is the next step?
- A.
Assess the patients ear for earwax, growth, deformities, or hearing aids.
- B.
Slide disposable speculum cover over the otoscope-like lens tip until it locks into place.
- C.
Insert speculum into ear canal following manufacturer’s instructions for tympanic probe positioning.
- D.
Pull ear pinna backward, up, and out for proper position.
- 9.When measuring Tympanic temperature, the ear tug straightens the external auditory canal, allowing maximum exposure of tympanic membrane. What is the best technique to ensure a proper positioning in adults?
- A.
Pull ear pinna backward, up, and out.
- B.
Pull ear pinna upward and out.
- C.
Pull ear pinna downward
- D.
Turn the patient's head toward you
- 10.If holding handheld unit of Tympanic theremometer with right hand, oyou should obtain temperature from patient’s __________________ ear;
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