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What is the proper position for a patient who is receive a rectal temperature measurement? Correct Answer: Sims' A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows signs of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the following vial signs would be expected to be out of range? Correct Answer: Respirations Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure? Correct Answer: Brachial What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection? Correct Answer: 45 degrees What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation? Correct Answer: Cerumen 2 What is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when beginning to perform an eye irrigation? Correct Answer: Inner canthus A patient measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? Correct Answer: 173 cm What would be a normal adult temperature reading? Correct Answer: 37 degrees C What would the blood pressure reading indicate if the patient is in hypertensive crisis? Correct Answer: Systole of 190 What would be the correct device to perform a Pulmonary Function Test? Correct Answer: Spirometer Acromial process Correct Answer: The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade Anthropometric measurements 3 Correct Answer: Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight Aorta Correct Answer: The main trunk of the systemic arteries Antecubital fossa Correct Answer: The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow Aseptic Correct Answer: Free from pathogenic micro-organisms Autoclave Correct Answer: An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated steam Axillary Correct Answer: The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder Brachial artery 4 Correct Answer: The major artery of the upper arm Bradycardia Correct Answer: A slow heart rate Biohazard bag Correct Answer: A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been contaminated with biological waste Bronchodilators Correct Answer: A substance that dilates that bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the respiratory airways Celsius Correct Answer: A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius Cerumen Correct Answer: A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear canal Cidex Correct Answer: A disinfectant and sterilization product of alkaline glutaraldehyde Conjunctiva 5 Correct Answer: A clear mucous membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball Cyanotic Correct Answer: Appearance of blue or purple skin Diastolic/diastole Correct Answer: The period of time when the heart fills with blood after contraction Deltoid Correct Answer: The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter D