PBS 2.1.1-2.1.3 Final

Front

Which of the following is not typically considered a vital sign in a medical check-up?
heart rate,
respiratory rate,
height,
pulse

Back

height

Answer explanation

Sweaty palms are not a standard vital sign. The vital signs typically checked include temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure, which provide essential information about a patient's health.

Front

Which of the following is typically measured as part of a routine physical examination?
electrolyte levels,
thyroid function test,
blood pressure,
CT scan

Back

blood pressure

Answer explanation

The respiratory rate is a standard vital sign test used to assess a patient's breathing. In contrast, blood glucose and lipid panels are laboratory tests, while an angiogram is an imaging procedure.

Front

What is the term for the abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat due to turbulent blood flow?

Back

Heart murmur

Answer explanation

A heart murmur is the swishing sound produced by blood flowing through a defective heart valve, distinguishing it from normal heart sounds like 'lub-dub' or conditions like hypertension.

Front

What is the term for the force of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels?

Back

Blood Pressure

Answer explanation

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. It is a critical measure of cardiovascular health, unlike hemoglobin, complete blood count, or pulse, which refer to different aspects of blood and heart function.

Front

When is the pressure in the arteries at its minimum?

Back

Diastolic phase

Answer explanation

Diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure in the arteries, occurring when the heart is at rest between beats. In contrast, systolic pressure is the highest pressure during heartbeats.

Front

Ability to share and understand the feelings of another

Back

Empathy

Answer explanation

Empathy is the ability to identify with and understand another's situation, making it the correct choice. Demeanor refers to behavior, while medical history and symptoms relate to health, not emotional understanding.

Front

Measures Blood Pressure

Back

Sphygmomanometer

Answer explanation

A sphygmomanometer is the device specifically designed to measure blood pressure. The stethoscope is used to listen to heart sounds, the pulse oximeter measures oxygen levels, and a scale measures weight.

Front

Blood pressure in arteries during contraction of ventricles

Back

systolic pressure

Answer explanation

Systolic pressure is the blood pressure in the arteries during the contraction of the ventricles. It represents the peak pressure when the heart pumps blood, distinguishing it from diastolic pressure, which occurs during relaxation.

Front

Which device is used by doctors to view the retina and other parts of the eye?

Back

ophthalmoscope

Answer explanation

The correct instrument to examine the interior of the eye is the ophthalmoscope. It allows healthcare professionals to view the retina and other internal structures, unlike the other options which serve different medical purposes.

Front

Lily noticed a mole on her arm and decided to evaluate it using the ABCDE method. What does the D stand for?

Back

Diameter

Answer explanation

In the ABCDE method for evaluating a mole, 'D' stands for Diameter. This refers to measuring the width of the mole, which is crucial in assessing its characteristics and potential risk.