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What is the normal range for pulse rate?

  • 40-80 beats per minute
  • 60-100 beats per minute (correct)
  • 70-110 beats per minute
  • 50-90 beats per minute

What is the purpose of assessing respiration?

  • To estimate the dose of certain medications
  • To detect presence of respiratory distress or respiratory depression (correct)
  • To determine the rate and quality of pulse
  • To measure the strength of the pulse

What is tachycardia?

  • Alternate expansion and recoil of the artery
  • Pulse rate within the normal range
  • Abnormally slow pulse rate
  • Abnormally rapid pulse rate (correct)

What is bradycardia?

<p>Abnormally slow pulse rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining baseline data for future comparison?

<p>To detect arrhythmias and any other abnormalities in patient's condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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