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What is the normal range for pulse rate?
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
- 80-120 beats per minute
- 70-110 beats per minute
- 50-90 beats per minute
- 60-100 beats per minute (correct)
What is the purpose of assessing respiration?
What is the purpose of assessing respiration?
- To estimate blood pressure
- To assess neurological function
- To detect presence of respiratory distress or respiratory depression (correct)
- To determine blood oxygen levels
What is considered an abnormally rapid pulse rate in adults?
What is considered an abnormally rapid pulse rate in adults?
- More than 120 beats per minute
- More than 100 beats per minute (correct)
- More than 90 beats per minute
- More than 80 beats per minute
What is the normal range for respiration rate?
What is the normal range for respiration rate?
What is the purpose of obtaining baseline data for future comparison in relation to pulse and respiration?
What is the purpose of obtaining baseline data for future comparison in relation to pulse and respiration?