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Pulse Oximeter and Pulse Rate Quiz

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What should be inflated to approximately 180 mmHg to 200 mmHg during blood pressure measurement?

Palpatory result (correct)

Cuff temperature

Popliteal fossa

Brachial pulse

When should the blood pressure readings be taken after strenuous exercise or ambulatory disabilities?

Immediately

After 5 minutes

After 30 minutes

After 15 minutes (correct)

How should the cuff be placed for thigh blood pressure measurement?

Wrapped around the ankle

Centered mid thigh over the popliteal artery (correct)

Wrapped around the upper arm

Wrapped above the elbow

Why is it important to use a properly fitted cuff for blood pressure measurement?

To avoid spuriously high readings Signup and view all the answers

In which situations should blood pressure NOT be taken in an extremity?

Presence of a blocked artery Signup and view all the answers

What does a pulse oximeter measure?

Oxygen saturation Signup and view all the answers

What is bradypnea?

Abnormally slow breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pulse rate range?

Between 60 and 100 beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

What does hypotension refer to?

BP systolic less than 110 Signup and view all the answers

Apnea is characterized by:

Absence of breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does tachycardia signify in adults?

$100$ bpm or more Signup and view all the answers