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Lisaclaire

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on: Jun 25, 2018
When it is very difficult to draw blood from a patient, it is recommended that you try using a(n) ____ as a tourniquet.
 A) ACE bandage
  B) stethoscope cord
  C) oversized rubber band
  D) blood pressure cuff

Question 2

You notice that the needle on an aneroid sphygmomanometer is not centered on zero when the cuff is completely deflated. Which of the following applies?
 A) The cuff will probably not take accurate blood pressures.
  B) The cuff is not properly calibrated.
  C) You shouldn't use the cuff.
  D) All of the above


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macagnavarro

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

D

Answer to Question 2

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Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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