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What is the normal range for pulse rate?
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?
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?
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?
What is bradycardia?
What is the purpose of obtaining baseline data for future comparison?
What is the purpose of obtaining baseline data for future comparison?