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What does bradycardia refer to?
What does bradycardia refer to?
- A heart rate over 100 beats a minute
- The passage of bodily fluids through the circulatory system
- A rapid and irregular heart beat
- A slow but regular heart beat (correct)
What is the definition of cyanotic?
What is the definition of cyanotic?
- The examination of a part of the body by touch, especially for medical purposes
- Causing a bluish or purplish discoloration due to deficient oxygenation of the blood (correct)
- The action of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs
- Referring to a newborn child less than four weeks old
What does auscultation involve?
What does auscultation involve?
- Listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs (correct)
- Examination of a part of the body by touch
- A heart rate over 100 beats a minute
- The passage of bodily fluids through the circulatory system
What is the definition of perfusion?
What is the definition of perfusion?
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What does BPM stand for in the context of pulse and pulse oximetry?
What does BPM stand for in the context of pulse and pulse oximetry?
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What is the meaning of SpO2 in pulse and pulse oximetry?
What is the meaning of SpO2 in pulse and pulse oximetry?
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What is the medical term for a newborn child less than four weeks old?
What is the medical term for a newborn child less than four weeks old?
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What does HR stand for in the context of pulse and pulse oximetry?
What does HR stand for in the context of pulse and pulse oximetry?
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What is the meaning of PMI in the context of pulse and pulse oximetry?
What is the meaning of PMI in the context of pulse and pulse oximetry?
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Where is the optimal location for palpation of pulse in a child younger than 2 years?
Where is the optimal location for palpation of pulse in a child younger than 2 years?
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What is the normal pulse rate range for premature infants?
What is the normal pulse rate range for premature infants?
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What is the normal SpO2 level range for a healthy child?
What is the normal SpO2 level range for a healthy child?
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