CKE Vital Signs and Basic Assessment 2

Question 1

When placing a blood pressure cuff on the arm, the lower edge of the cuff should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1 inch (2–3 cm) above the antecubital fossa

Answer

Positioning the cuff 1 inch above the antecubital fossa allows the stethoscope to be placed over the brachial artery without touching the cuff, preventing inaccurate readings.

Question 2

For the most accurate respiratory rate assessment, how long should respirations be counted?

Accepted Answer

30 seconds, then multiply by 2 if regular; 60 seconds if irregular

Answer

Counting for 60 seconds is most accurate; 30 seconds multiplied by 2 is acceptable only when breathing is regular and unlabored.

Question 3

The apical pulse is best assessed by placing a stethoscope at the:

Accepted Answer

Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line

Answer

The apical pulse is located at the point of maximal impulse (PMI), found at the 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line in adults.

Question 4

Which technique is correct when palpating a radial pulse?

Accepted Answer

Use the index and middle fingers with moderate pressure

Answer

The index and middle fingers provide the most sensitive tactile feedback; the thumb is avoided because it has its own pulse that can cause a false reading.

Question 5

Orthostatic hypotension is assessed by measuring blood pressure and heart rate in which sequence?

Accepted Answer

While supine, then seated, then standing after 1–3 minutes in each position

Answer

Orthostatic (postural) hypotension is confirmed by comparing readings in supine, seated, and standing positions after allowing stabilization time in each position.

CKE - Comprehensive Knowledge Exam Practice Test

CKE - Comprehensive Knowledge Exam Practice Test

CKE Vital Signs and Basic Assessment 2