Temperature, Pulse & Respiration Quiz

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L2 ANA Quiz on Temperature, Pulse & Respiration Quiz, created by Kelly Winstanley on 11/07/2016.
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Question 1

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What is the correct term for an abnormally high body temperature?
Answer
  • Hypothermia
  • Pyrexia
  • Hyperthermia
  • Tachythermia

Question 2

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What is the correct term for an abnormally slow heart rate?
Answer
  • Tachypnoea
  • Bradypnoea
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia

Question 3

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Which is the correct term for difficulty breathing?
Answer
  • Dyspnoea
  • Dysuria
  • Bradypnoea
  • Bradycardia

Question 4

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Which of the following is the correct term for an abnormally high body temperature, associated with an infection or fever?
Answer
  • Tachypnoea
  • Hyperthermia
  • Pyrexia
  • Hypothermia

Question 5

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Shock is a likely cause of hyperthermia
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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Which of the following is the correct term for an abnormally low body temperature?
Answer
  • Hyperthermia
  • Pyrexia
  • Hypothermia
  • Hypertension

Question 7

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Which of the following are common causes of tachycardia? Tick all that apply
Answer
  • Pain
  • Stress
  • Anaesthesia
  • Sleep
  • Fear
  • Dehydration

Question 8

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How many seconds should you count for when measuring a heart or respiration rate?
Answer
  • 15 seconds then multiply it by 4
  • 30 seconds then multiply it by 2
  • 60 seconds continuously

Question 9

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How should a thermometer be safely stored in practice? Tick all that apply
Answer
  • In a rigid container
  • Standing in a disinfectant solution
  • Away from heat sources
  • Away from direct sunlight
  • Away from moisture
  • In a drawer out of the reach of children and animals

Question 10

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All body temperature measurements should be read and recorded in degrees Celsius, rather than degrees Fahrenheit.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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