Measuring Height and Weight in Medical Assisting

Measuring Height and Weight in Medical Assisting

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 10th Grade

Medium

Created by

Emma Peterson

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to start the scale at zero?

To ensure the scale is powered on

To make sure the scale is balanced

To reset the scale's memory

To prepare the scale for kilograms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What indicates that the scale is balanced?

When the arrow is in the middle

When the arrow is at the top

When the scale turns off

When the scale reads '0'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the patient remove before stepping on the scale?

All clothing

Watches

Shoes and pocket items

Glasses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you know if you've set the scale correctly for a patient's weight?

The arrow points directly to the patient's estimated weight

The scale automatically locks the weight

The arrow is in the middle, indicating balance

The scale beeps

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you estimate a patient's weight before using the scale?

By asking the patient

By guessing randomly

By comparing to another patient

By using a previous measurement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the scale's arrow does not balance at your first estimate?

Restart the scale

Record the initial estimate

Ask the patient to reposition

Adjust the weight until it balances

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct way to place the beam on a patient's head for height measurement?

Pressing down firmly

Adjusting the beam to eye level

Just touching the top of the head without pressing

Leaving a small gap above the head

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