« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is searching through several blood pressure cuffs to find a cuff that is the appropriate ... (Read 113 times)

cartlidgeashley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is searching through several blood pressure cuffs to find a cuff that is the appropriate size for her small patient. The nurse selects a cuff that covers ______ _______ of the patient's upper arm.
 
  ANS:

Question 2

What should the nurse assess to determine the method of transportation for a pediatric patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Age
  b. Race
  c. Vital signs
  d. Distance to travel
  e. Level of consciousness


al

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

two thirds

No matter the age of the patient, for the blood pressure cuff to provide an accurate reading it should cover two thirds of the upper arm. A smaller cuff will give an inaccurately high reading and a larger cuff will give an inaccurately low reading.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
The means by which the child is transported within the unit and to other parts of the hospital depends on age, level of consciousness, and how far the child must travel.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

There used to be a metric calendar, as well as metric clocks. The metric calendar, or "French Republican Calendar" divided the year into 12 months, but each month was divided into three 10-day weeks. Each day had 10 decimal hours. Each hour had 100 decimal minutes. Due to lack of popularity, the metric clocks and calendars were ended in 1795, three years after they had been first marketed.

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Leukemia. A blood smear from a patient suffering from leukemia demonstrates the abundance of enlarge Leukemia. A blood smear from a patient suffering from leukemia demonstrates the abundance of enlarge
Guidelines for proper blood pressure cuff size Guidelines for proper blood pressure cuff size
a) Using fingertip pressure b) Using hand-over-hand pressure a) Using fingertip pressure b) Using hand-over-hand pressure
A lack of fuel flow could be due to a restricted fuel-pressure regulator. Notice the fine screen ... A lack of fuel flow could be due to a restricted fuel-pressure regulator. Notice the fine screen ...
Basic sliding effleurage using the forearm applies broad, deep pressure to an area. Basic sliding effleurage using the forearm applies broad, deep pressure to an area.
Compression using reinforced palm. The heel of the top hand is placed to avoid putting pressure on ... Compression using reinforced palm. The heel of the top hand is placed to avoid putting pressure on ...
Video: Glycolysis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library