Heat flowing from a surface of greater temperature to one of lesser temperature via direct contact BEST explains the concept of:
A) radiation.
B) convection.
C) conduction.
D) evaporation.
Question 2Medical direction has asked that you obtain orthostatic vital signs for a 54-year-old woman complaining of dizziness and weakness. Her baseline vitals obtained while she was sitting in a chair were: pulse 84, respirations 26, blood pressure 118/62 mmHg, and SpO2 95 percent. Which one of the following would indicate that the patient has a positive orthostatic test?
A) Standing SpO2 88 percent and heart rate of 96 beats per minute.
B) Standing pulse of 88 with the additional complaint of nausea.
C) Standing blood pressure of 92/54 and heart rate of 106.
D) Supine blood pressure of 100/64 mmHg and respirations of 22.
Question 3Soon after being placed in a cool environment, the body will respond by:
A) inhibiting conduction through piloerection.
B) inducing thermogenesis to increase heat production.
C) inducing thermolysis to release heat.
D) all of the above.
Question 4Auscultation of blood pressure is dependent upon hearing the sounds of blood hitting the arterial walls, known as ________ sounds.
A) Kornberg's
B) Korotkoff's
C) Kobileski's
D) Kunzlemann's
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