Understanding Blood Pressure Measurements Quiz
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Which factor can directly affect blood pressure by increasing cardiac output and causing vasoconstriction?

  • Age
  • Obesity
  • Stress (correct)
  • Diurnal variations

What can lead to hypotension according to the given text?

  • Obesity
  • Diurnal variations
  • Severe burn (correct)
  • Exercise

Which material is NOT needed for assessing blood pressure, as per the given information?

  • Thigh (correct)
  • Sphygmomanometer
  • BP cuff
  • Stethoscope

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?

<p>90-140 mmHg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the determinant of blood pressure related to the diameter of the arterioles and capillaries?

<p>Peripheral vascular resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by consistent high pulse pressure?

<p>Atherosclerosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of measuring body temperature is described as reflecting the core temperature?

<p>Temporal artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation to convert Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit temperature?

<p>F = Celsius temp * 9/5 + 32 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that affects the pulse rate in healthy individuals?

<p>Exercise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thermometer provides a reading in just 2 to 60 seconds?

<p>Electronic thermometer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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