Vital Signs

Which route can be used to assess core body temperature?

• Tympanic

• Temporal

• Oral

• Axillary

Heat transferred from a warm object to a cool surface by direct contact is called:

• convection

• conduction

• evaporation

• radiation

Which of the following does not influence body temperature?

• Genetics

• Environment

• Stress

• Exercise

If a patient ate lunch 5 minutes ago, the soonest I can return to get an accurate set of vitals is in:

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

Which pulse point is always the most accurate?

• Carotid

• Brachial

• Femoral

• Apical

Diastole is the when the heart is at ______.

During expiration, the diaphragm muscle:

• Expands

• Contracts

• Relaxes

• Shifts down