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Where should the BP cuff be placed when measuring blood pressure?
Where should the BP cuff be placed when measuring blood pressure?
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
What should you do after hearing Korotkoff's sound during blood pressure measurement?
What should you do after hearing Korotkoff's sound during blood pressure measurement?
In which vessels does a pulse oximeter measure oxygen saturation?
In which vessels does a pulse oximeter measure oxygen saturation?
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Which step determines the diastolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
Which step determines the diastolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
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What is the normal range for oxygen saturation measured by a pulse oximeter?
What is the normal range for oxygen saturation measured by a pulse oximeter?
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What should be ensured before using a pulse oximeter on your finger?
What should be ensured before using a pulse oximeter on your finger?
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What instrument is essential for auscultating Korotkoff's sounds during blood pressure measurement?
What instrument is essential for auscultating Korotkoff's sounds during blood pressure measurement?
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What type of sound is associated with Korotkoff's sound in blood pressure measurement?
What type of sound is associated with Korotkoff's sound in blood pressure measurement?
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What is the correct sequence of steps in measuring blood pressure?
What is the correct sequence of steps in measuring blood pressure?
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Which part of the body can a pulse oximeter be placed on?
Which part of the body can a pulse oximeter be placed on?
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During which step of measuring blood pressure is the first sound heard called systolic pressure?
During which step of measuring blood pressure is the first sound heard called systolic pressure?
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What is the most common type of digital thermometer?
What is the most common type of digital thermometer?
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What is the correct range for normal body temperature?
What is the correct range for normal body temperature?
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Which part of the body is used to measure body temperature rectally?
Which part of the body is used to measure body temperature rectally?
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What does the first number in a blood pressure reading represent?
What does the first number in a blood pressure reading represent?
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What unit is commonly used to measure blood pressure?
What unit is commonly used to measure blood pressure?
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Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure non-invasively?
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure non-invasively?
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