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What is the primary location for measuring pulse in children?
What is the primary location for measuring pulse in children?
- Upper arm
- Apex of the heart
- Lower leg
- More towards the midline of the chest (correct)
Which term is used to describe a pulse with irregular heartbeats?
Which term is used to describe a pulse with irregular heartbeats?
- Dysrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia
- Arrhythmia (correct)
What is the normal rate of respiration for adults in breaths per minute?
What is the normal rate of respiration for adults in breaths per minute?
- 12-20 (correct)
- 20-30
- 10-15
- 15-25
What is the term for the difficulty in breathing?
What is the term for the difficulty in breathing?
What is the pressure exerted on the arteries during the contraction phase of the heart beat?
What is the pressure exerted on the arteries during the contraction phase of the heart beat?
What is the equipment used to measure blood pressure?
What is the equipment used to measure blood pressure?
Which vital sign is characterized by a wave of blood flow created by a contraction of the heart?
Which vital sign is characterized by a wave of blood flow created by a contraction of the heart?
Where is the radial pulse site located?
Where is the radial pulse site located?
What is the normal temperature range for an adult considered in Fahrenheit?
What is the normal temperature range for an adult considered in Fahrenheit?
Which pulse assessment technique involves feeling the pulse using the first two fingers?
Which pulse assessment technique involves feeling the pulse using the first two fingers?
Which of the following factors can affect body temperature?
Which of the following factors can affect body temperature?
What is the pulse site located in the rectal area?
What is the pulse site located in the rectal area?
