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BPI Exam Questions With Complete Solutions_____ is a procedural error that may cause an error in a blood
pressure reading Correct Answer failure to locate the brachial
pulse
_____ refers to deep rapid respiration Correct Answer
hyperventilation
______ is a term for noisy breathing sounds, similar to those
heard in snoring. Correct Answer stertor
a normal oral temperature is 37.0 degrees Celsius Correct
Answer true
a radial pulse site is located Correct Answer at the thumb side
of the wrist about one inch below the base of the thumb
a rectal thermometer is advisable for taking the temperature of
Correct Answer unconscious patients
all of the following are considered a clinical sign of hypothermia
, EXCEPT Correct Answer increased pulse
all of the following may cause errors in blood pressure reading ,
EXCEPT Correct Answer the patients arm is at the same level
as the heart
all of the following respiratory rates would be considered a
serious problem for an adult , except Correct Answer 15
, all the following are causes of errors in blood pressure reading ,
expect Correct Answer the valve on the bulb being completely
closed before air is pumped into the cuff
all the following EXCEPT _____ may cause an increase in body
temperature Correct Answer fasting
an average of blood pressure reading of _____ is normal for a
newborn Correct Answer 75/55
as a person's age increases, his or her rate decreases. Correct
Answer true
caffeine and nicotine can increase the heart rate in some people
Correct Answer true
clinical signs of fever include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer decreased heart rate
Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, add 32 and then multiply by 9/5
Correct Answer False
cyanosis is a condition in which a patient is unable to take in
enough oxygen during inhalation, and the skin around the mouth
and the nail beds of the hands and feet may appear _______ in
color Correct Answer bluish
during which phase of Korotkoff sounds does the sound
disappear Correct Answer V
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