Maryville NURS330 Chapter 10 Quiz Updated
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Maryville NURS330 Chapter 10 Quiz Updated Question 1 A nurse is helping at a health fair at a local mall. What should the nurse keep in mind when taking blood pressures on a variety of people? Afte... r menopause, blood pressure readings in women are usually lower than those taken in men. The blood pressure of an African-American adult is usually higher than that of a non-Hispanic White adult of the same age. Blood pressure measurements in people who are overweight should be the same as those of people who are at a normal weight. A teenager’s blood pressure reading will be lower than that of an adult. Question 2 A 4-month-old child is at the clinic for a well-baby checkup and immunizations. Which of these actions is most appropriate when the nurse is assessing an infant’s vital signs? The infant’s radial pulse should be palpated, and the nurse should notice any fluctuations resulting from activity or exercise. The nurse should auscultate an apical rate for 1 minute and then assess for any normal irregularities, such as sinus dysrhythmia. The infant’s blood pressure should be assessed by using a stethoscope with a large diaphragm piece to hear the soft muffled Korotkoff sounds. The infant’s chest should be observed and the respiratory rate counted for 1 minute; the respiratory pattern may vary significantly. [Show More]
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