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How should you hold the stethoscope when placing the diaphragm on the pulse site?
How should you hold the stethoscope when placing the diaphragm on the pulse site?
- With pinky and thumb holding it from both sides
- With index and thumb holding it from underneath
- With all fingers on top of the stethoscope
- With index and middle fingers of one hand holding it down (correct)
What should you do after locating the radial pulse during blood pressure measurement?
What should you do after locating the radial pulse during blood pressure measurement?
- Deflate the cuff entirely
- Inflate the cuff until you can no longer feel the radial pulse (correct)
- Proceed to wrap the cuff around the elbow
- Clean the stethoscope diaphragm with alcohol
Why is it important to fasten the cuff snugly above the elbow?
Why is it important to fasten the cuff snugly above the elbow?
- To ensure accurate blood pressure readings (correct)
- To ensure proper placement of the stethoscope diaphragm
- To restrict blood flow
- To prevent air leakage
What step signifies the diastolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
What step signifies the diastolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
What should you do if you inflate the cuff too much during blood pressure measurement?
What should you do if you inflate the cuff too much during blood pressure measurement?
How can you identify the systolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
How can you identify the systolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
'White coat syndrome' refers to what phenomenon in medical settings?
'White coat syndrome' refers to what phenomenon in medical settings?
During blood pressure measurement, why should one listen for a pulse sound while slowly deflating the cuff?
During blood pressure measurement, why should one listen for a pulse sound while slowly deflating the cuff?
What is the average normal adult pulse rate?
What is the average normal adult pulse rate?
Which factor contributes to an increase in blood pressure?
Which factor contributes to an increase in blood pressure?
What is the correct method to calculate pulse rate using a radial pulse?
What is the correct method to calculate pulse rate using a radial pulse?
When should you avoid taking a rectal temperature?
When should you avoid taking a rectal temperature?
Which situation might cause the radial pulse to be less than the apical pulse?
Which situation might cause the radial pulse to be less than the apical pulse?
What should not be used to take a person’s pulse?
What should not be used to take a person’s pulse?
Why is counting a full minute recommended if the heart beat is irregular?
Why is counting a full minute recommended if the heart beat is irregular?
How can you quantify 'amplitude' when assessing characteristics of the radial pulse?
How can you quantify 'amplitude' when assessing characteristics of the radial pulse?
'Hypertension' refers to blood pressure measurements that are:
'Hypertension' refers to blood pressure measurements that are:
'Tachypnea' is characterized by:
'Tachypnea' is characterized by:
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