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clmills979

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The nurse is taking the apical pulse of a 6-month-old infant. Upon completion, the nurse tells the parent the baby's pulse is 140 beats per minute. The parent is concerned, stating, That seems kind of high The nurse responds:
 
  A) Yes, this is termed tachycardia. I will let the doctor know right away.
  B) Yes, it seems fast but actually, normal infant heart rates are 150-200 beats per minute so it is a bit slow.
  C) I know it seems fast, but normal infant heart rates are 100-160 beats per minute.
  D) Yes, this is termed tachypenia. I will let the doctor know right away.

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A patient has had a left-side mastectomy. How does this affect the blood pressure assessment?
 
  A) Assess the blood pressure in the wrist
  B) There is no effect on the blood pressure
  C) Assessment of blood pressure is impeded
  D) The blood pressure stays within normal range


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brittrenee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

duy1981999

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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