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What happens to blood pressure when blood becomes thicker or more viscous?
What happens to blood pressure when blood becomes thicker or more viscous?
- Increases (correct)
- Remains the same
- Fluctuates
- Decreases
Which group generally has lower blood pressure compared to the other based on the text?
Which group generally has lower blood pressure compared to the other based on the text?
- Women (correct)
- Elderly individuals
- Men
- Children
Why should you not take a blood pressure reading on an arm with an IV?
Why should you not take a blood pressure reading on an arm with an IV?
- It affects the cuff's performance
- It is against medical guidelines
- It causes pain to the patient
- It can give inaccurate readings (correct)
How does a high-sodium diet affect blood pressure?
How does a high-sodium diet affect blood pressure?
When is blood pressure lower according to the text?
When is blood pressure lower according to the text?
What is the proper name for a blood pressure cuff?
What is the proper name for a blood pressure cuff?
What is the correct order of steps in measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope according to the text?
What is the correct order of steps in measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope according to the text?
What should be done after locating the brachial pulse when measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?
What should be done after locating the brachial pulse when measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?
How should the cuff be wrapped above the elbow when measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?
How should the cuff be wrapped above the elbow when measuring blood pressure using a stethoscope?
What is the purpose of inflating the cuff beyond the point where the radial pulse disappears?
What is the purpose of inflating the cuff beyond the point where the radial pulse disappears?
When should you stop deflating the BP cuff while listening for a pulse sound?
When should you stop deflating the BP cuff while listening for a pulse sound?
What is the characteristic of Korotkoff Phase III sounds?
What is the characteristic of Korotkoff Phase III sounds?
Which is the correct description of the systolic pressure according to Korotkoff Sounds?
Which is the correct description of the systolic pressure according to Korotkoff Sounds?
What is the purpose of identifying the location, intensity, and quality of pain?
What is the purpose of identifying the location, intensity, and quality of pain?
Which syndrome is characterized by excessive growth of body tissues due to excessive growth hormone after puberty?
Which syndrome is characterized by excessive growth of body tissues due to excessive growth hormone after puberty?
What is the 'auscultory gap' in relation to Korotkoff Sounds?
What is the 'auscultory gap' in relation to Korotkoff Sounds?
'Hypertensive crisis' is categorized under which stage according to the text?
'Hypertensive crisis' is categorized under which stage according to the text?
What are the vital signs that must be measured accurately?
What are the vital signs that must be measured accurately?
When should vital signs be reported to the nurse?
When should vital signs be reported to the nurse?
What is the normal range for body temperature in adults?
What is the normal range for body temperature in adults?
Which factor can affect vital signs?
Which factor can affect vital signs?
What is hypothermia?
What is hypothermia?
How is body temperature measured in the tympanic site?
How is body temperature measured in the tympanic site?
What causes a pulse to be felt at an artery?
What causes a pulse to be felt at an artery?
Why is the pulse more easily felt in arteries close to the skin?
Why is the pulse more easily felt in arteries close to the skin?
What does a pulse rate reflect in the body?
What does a pulse rate reflect in the body?
Where is body temperature measured least accurately?
Where is body temperature measured least accurately?
What is an important guideline for taking a rectal temperature?
What is an important guideline for taking a rectal temperature?
How is an axillary temperature taken?
How is an axillary temperature taken?
When counting a pulse, what is considered a sign of a weak pulse amplitude?
When counting a pulse, what is considered a sign of a weak pulse amplitude?
Where is the radial artery located for taking a pulse?
Where is the radial artery located for taking a pulse?
Which statement about apical pulse is correct?
Which statement about apical pulse is correct?
What does it indicate if the radial pulse is less than the apical pulse?
What does it indicate if the radial pulse is less than the apical pulse?
What is the normal adult diastolic blood pressure range?
What is the normal adult diastolic blood pressure range?
Which factor does not contribute to blood pressure?
Which factor does not contribute to blood pressure?
What would a respiratory rate below 12 breaths per minute indicate?
What would a respiratory rate below 12 breaths per minute indicate?
What does hypertension refer to in terms of blood pressure?
What does hypertension refer to in terms of blood pressure?
