Which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as stage 1 hypertension?

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What type of question should you ask the patient to begin a patient history?

...

You should not use your thumb to take a pulse because:

the pulse in your thumb may be felt instead of the patient's pulse.

A normal oxygen saturation value is represented by which of the following percentages?

95% to 100%

It is important for radiographers to develop and use patient assessment skills so that they can:

meet patient needs and set priorities.

Which of the following sites should be used to monitor an irregular or slow pulse?

Apex of the heart—apical pulse

Which of the following statements is true with respect to electrocardiograms?

They are frequently used to monitor patients over time.

Which of the following routes and methods is rarely used to monitor the body temperature of an adult patient?

A disposable thermometer applied to the forehead

When a patient is experiencing tachypnea, the patient is breathing more than:

20 breaths/min.

The term diaphoretic means:

sweating

Which of the following laboratory tests would NOT be performed to determine the blood's ability to clot?
Platelet count
Prothrombin time
Partial thromboplastin time
Hemoglobin concentration

Hemoglobin concentration

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as stage 1 hypertension?
115/75
120/80
140/90
160/100

140/90

Which of the following devices is no longer used in hospitals to monitor body temperature?
Electronic oral and rectal thermometers
Mercury glass thermometers
Tympanic thermometers
Temporal artery thermometers

mercury glass thermometers

Rectal temperatures may be contraindicated because:

the procedure may stimulate the vagus nerve.

When checking a patient for signs of cyanosis, the radiographer should note the coloration of the:

lips and nail beds

Which of the following statements is true with respect to taking a medical history for a radiographic examination?
a) It is always taken by the radiologist.
b) It includes pertinent information about the patient and indicates the reason for the examination.
c) It is not considered confidential information.
d) It is required only for inpatients.

b) It includes pertinent information about the patient and indicates the reason for the examination.

Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator of kidney function?
RBC count
Serum bilirubin
BUN
Creatinine

BUN

Tom Borg, 23, is very anxious about being subjected to radiation from x-rays and complains that his hands and feet are tingling and that he feels dizzy. His temperature is 99° F, pulse rate is 86 beats/min, and respiratory rate is 40 breaths/min. The most likely reason for his symptoms is:
a) hyperventilation.
b) hypoventilation.
c) pyrexia.
d) tachycardia.

a) Hyperventilation

Tachycardia, combined with a weak or "thready" pulse, is usually a result of:

low blood volume

In electrocardiography, PVC stands for:

premature ventricular contraction.

Body temperatures vary during the day and usually are lowest:

in the morning

Which of the following blood pressure readings would fall within the range of the "new" normal?
115/75
120/80
140/90
160/100

140/90

An instrument that measures heart rate and oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is called a(n):

pulse oximeter

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Which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as Stage One Hypertension?

Stage 1 high blood pressure is systolic is 130 to 139 or diastolic between 80 to 89. Stage 2 high blood pressure is when systolic is 140 or higher or the diastolic is 90 or higher.

When a patient is experiencing tachypnea the patient is breathing more than?

Tachypnea in adults is breathing more than 20 breaths per minute.

Which of the following statements is true with respect to taking a medical history for a radiographic examination?

Which of the following statements is true with respect to taking a medical history for a radiographic examination? It is always taken by the radiologist. It includes pertinent information about the patient and indicates the reason for the examination.

When checking a patient for signs of cyanosis the radiographer should note the coloration of the Group of answer choices?

When checking a patient for signs of cyanosis, the radiographer should note the coloration of the: lips and nail beds.