Vital Signs — Unit test Answers

11 verified answers
3

Which of the following details would most likely appear in the general section of a medical record?

A
a patient’s medication lists
B
a patient’s blood test results
C
a patient’s X-ray images
D
a patient’s name and birthdate
4

After a patient is diagnosed with an illness, what type of information is he or she most likely to want from a medical provider?

A
explanations about the cause of the disease
B
information about the risks and benefits of each of the treatment options
C
help with navigating medical forms
D
tips for preventing future illness
5

Why are Internet sources with Web addresses ending in .org, .gov, or .edu generally a better source of medical information than sources with addresses ending in .com?

A
Web sites with addresses ending in .com are usually full of advertisements.
B
Web sites with addresses ending in .com are not usually affiliated with teaching hospitals and other reliable medical organizations.
C
Web sites with addresses ending in .com are not trustworthy.
D
Web sites with addresses ending in .com are always run by for-profit organizations that only provide information about money-making drugs and medical procedures.
6

What is an irregular pulse rhythm also known as?

A
carotid
B
tachycardia
C
bradycardia
D
arrhythmia
7

Which of the following best describes a medical record?

A
a brief summary of a patient’s medical information
B
a complete record of a patient’s medical information
C
a comprehensive record of a patient’s medication reactions
D
a partial listing of a patient’s schedule of medical treatments
8

What are interpersonal skills?

A
the skills needed to communicate with one other person
B
the skills a person needs to get along well with others
C
the skills needed to work in the healthcare field
D
the skills a person needs to address large groups
9

What is the best example of good interpersonal skills?

A
observing nonverbal gestures made by another person
B
making assumptions about the emotions of another person
C
telling another person how they should respond to situations
D
explaining a complete set of information to another person
11

A brochure is an example of which form of communication?

A
computerized
B
hand-delivered
C
written
D
spoken

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