Question

1. in the male patient, the perineum is the area

a. from the penis to the anus.
b. between the legs.
c. on the bottom of the scrotum.
d. between the scrotum and the anus.

1. the pulse is counted by

a. palpating a vein.
b. placing a stethoscope over the antecubital space.
c. palpating an artery.
d. auscultating a capillary.

1. when taking a pulse, the pattern you feel is called the

a. quality.
b. rate.
c. character.
d. rhythm.

1. which type of scale is most appropriate for an ambulatory patient who can stand without assistance?

a. upright scale
b. mechanical lift with scale
c. electronic chair scale
d. sling scale

1. after shaving the patient, put the disposable razor in the

a. patient’s top drawer.
b. wastebasket.
c. sharps container.
d. bathroom.

1. if a patient has been drinking hot coffee, how long should you wait before taking the temperature orally?

a. 5 minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 20 minutes
d. 30 minutes

1. mrs. seriya is 5 feet 2 inches tall. you will record this on the flow sheet as

a. 5? .
b. 5?2\ .
c. 5\2 .
d. 52.

Explanation:

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In male anatomy, the perineum is defined as the area between the scrotum and the anus. Option a is incorrect as it's not from penis to anus in that way, option b is wrong (not between legs), option c is incorrect (not just bottom of scrotum).

Pulse is counted by palpating an artery (like radial artery). Veins don't have pulse, stethoscope on antecubital space is for blood pressure, and capillaries don't have a palpable pulse.

When taking a pulse, the pattern (regularity) felt is rhythm. Quality refers to other aspects, rate is beats per minute, character is about force etc.

Answer:

d. between the scrotum and the anus.

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