BOY Test for PHS

When taking a tympanic temperature, gently pull the pinna of the ear _____ for adults.

• upward and backward
• straight out
• to the side
• downward and forward

The last sound heard when taking the blood pressure will be the value for the ______blood pressure.

• systolic
• pulse pressure
• diastolic
• mean arterial

The blood pressure cuff should fit snugly about _____above the pulse site to be used.

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

An abnormal condition, where the temperature is below the normal range.

• Hyperthermia
• Fever
• Heatstroke
• Hypothermia

An infection, such as the flu, will cause an ____ in temperature.

• fluctuation
• decrease
• increase
• stabilization

When taking a tympanic temperature for children, gently pull the pinna of the ear _____.

• back and down
• back and up
• straight out
• up and forward

Define the correct medical term for a patient with fever.

• Hypothermia
• febrile

• Hyperthermia
• Chills

Define the correct medical term for slow or low heart rate.

• hypertension
• bradycardia
• arrhythmia
• tachycardia

A physically fit athlete typically has a _______ heart rate.

• higher
• lower

The first sound heard when taking the blood pressure will be the value for the _______ blood pressure.

• systolic
• diastolic
• pulse pressure
• mean arterial