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Which factor can decrease pulse rate due to decreased ventricular filling time?
Which factor can decrease pulse rate due to decreased ventricular filling time?
- Stress
- Tachycardia (correct)
- Fever
- Exercise
What describes the strength of left ventricular contraction and is graded on a scale from 0 to +3?
What describes the strength of left ventricular contraction and is graded on a scale from 0 to +3?
- Pulse quality
- Pulse amplitude (correct)
- Pulse rhythm
- Tachycardia
Which method is preferred for assessing pulses in infants and children under 2 years?
Which method is preferred for assessing pulses in infants and children under 2 years?
- Using stethoscope
- Assessing apical pulse (correct)
- Assessing peripheral pulses
- Using Doppler ultrasound
What does an irregular pulse pattern with beats and pauses occurring at unequal intervals indicate?
What does an irregular pulse pattern with beats and pauses occurring at unequal intervals indicate?
When is a Doppler ultrasound used for pulse assessment?
When is a Doppler ultrasound used for pulse assessment?
Where should you use a stethoscope to listen for 1 minute to assess the apical pulse?
Where should you use a stethoscope to listen for 1 minute to assess the apical pulse?
What does a difference between the apical pulse rate and radial pulse rate indicate?
What does a difference between the apical pulse rate and radial pulse rate indicate?
What is the primary function of diffusion in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of diffusion in the respiratory system?
What controls respiration and serves as a vital sign for ventilation?
What controls respiration and serves as a vital sign for ventilation?
What is the purpose of measuring respirations?
What is the purpose of measuring respirations?
What is the main advantage of using the popliteal artery for blood pressure assessment?
What is the main advantage of using the popliteal artery for blood pressure assessment?
Which factor does not affect oxygen saturation?
Which factor does not affect oxygen saturation?
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
What can cause falsely high assessments of blood pressure?
What can cause falsely high assessments of blood pressure?
Why is the systolic blood pressure usually 10-40 mmHg higher when assessed using the popliteal artery?
Why is the systolic blood pressure usually 10-40 mmHg higher when assessed using the popliteal artery?
What is the normal range of rectal temperature?
What is the normal range of rectal temperature?
How does insertion of a rectal thermometer affect the heart rate?
How does insertion of a rectal thermometer affect the heart rate?
Which system decreases the heart rate via the vagus nerve?
Which system decreases the heart rate via the vagus nerve?
What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?
What is the normal pulse rate range for adults?
What happens to the pulse rate across the lifespan?
What happens to the pulse rate across the lifespan?
What is the normal oral temperature range?
What is the normal oral temperature range?
Why should a nurse wait 15-30 minutes before taking an oral temperature if the client has been consuming hot or cold foods or liquids, or smoking?
Why should a nurse wait 15-30 minutes before taking an oral temperature if the client has been consuming hot or cold foods or liquids, or smoking?
In what scenario should an oral temperature not be taken?
In what scenario should an oral temperature not be taken?
What is the average duration for taking an oral temperature?
What is the average duration for taking an oral temperature?
Which site is often used to estimate core body temperature?
Which site is often used to estimate core body temperature?
What is the preferred method to measure blood pressure in adults?
What is the preferred method to measure blood pressure in adults?
Which of the following indicates positive results for orthostatic hypotension?
Which of the following indicates positive results for orthostatic hypotension?
Which equipment is preferred for measuring blood pressure in adults?
Which equipment is preferred for measuring blood pressure in adults?
What is the recommended site for accurate assessment of blood pressure in clients?
What is the recommended site for accurate assessment of blood pressure in clients?
What do automated blood pressure monitors determine by analyzing?
What do automated blood pressure monitors determine by analyzing?
What is the primary source of heat produced in the body?
What is the primary source of heat produced in the body?
Where is body temperature regulation primarily controlled?
Where is body temperature regulation primarily controlled?
Which part of the body has a higher temperature than surface temperature?
Which part of the body has a higher temperature than surface temperature?
What does the release of thyroid hormone contribute to in terms of body temperature regulation?
What does the release of thyroid hormone contribute to in terms of body temperature regulation?
Which factor reduces the surface area of skin available for heat loss?
Which factor reduces the surface area of skin available for heat loss?
Which method provides the core body temperature measurement?
Which method provides the core body temperature measurement?
Which location has a lower temperature compared to core body temperature?
Which location has a lower temperature compared to core body temperature?
What defines the term 'pulse' in relation to cardiovascular assessment?
What defines the term 'pulse' in relation to cardiovascular assessment?
Which factor affects blood pressure regulation by increasing or decreasing heat loss?
Which factor affects blood pressure regulation by increasing or decreasing heat loss?
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