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