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sc00by25

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What type of blood pressure measurement error is most likely to occur if the nurse does not check for the presence of an auscultatory gap?
 
  a. Diastolic blood pressure may not be heard.
  b. Diastolic blood pressure may be falsely low.
  c. Systolic blood pressure may be falsely low.
  d. Systolic blood pressure may be falsely high.

Question 2

Which of these specific measurements is the best index of a child's general health?
 
  a. Vital signs
  b. Height and weight
  c. Head circumference
  d. Chest circumference


ecox1012

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
If an auscultatory gap is undetected, then a falsely low systolic or falsely high diastolic reading may result, which is common in patients with hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Physical growth, measured by height and weight, is the best index of a child's general health.


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