Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring Flashcards
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A reading of 88/56 mmHg in an adult is best classified as:
Answer: Hypotension
Blood pressure below 90/60 mmHg is generally considered hypotension in adults.
Which site provides the most accurate core body temperature?
Answer: Rectal
Rectal temperature most closely reflects true core body temperature.
A pulse oximeter reads 89% on room air. The medical assistant should:
Answer: Notify the provider promptly
An oxygen saturation below 90% is abnormal and warrants prompt provider notification.
Which factor would most likely cause an inaccurate pulse oximetry reading?
Answer: Dark nail polish
Dark nail polish blocks the light transmission the device relies on, distorting the reading.
The normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult is:
Answer: 60-100 bpm
A normal adult resting heart rate falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
When taking blood pressure, the patient's arm should be positioned:
Answer: At the level of the heart
Positioning the arm at heart level prevents gravity from skewing the reading.
A patient's temperature is recorded as 100.8°F. This finding indicates:
Answer: Low-grade fever
A temperature slightly above normal but under 101°F is generally considered a low-grade fever.