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HudsonKB16

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Why should the respiratory therapist perform a blood pressure assessment fairly quickly?
 
  a. The procedure is expensive.
  b. The procedure cuts off blood flow to the forearm temporarily.
  c. The respiratory therapist has other proce-dures to do.
  d. The procedure is billed by the time in-volved.

Question 2

What is the most common cause of jugular venous distention (JVD)?
 
  a. Right-sided heart failure
  b. Arterial hypoxemia
  c. Tension pneumothorax
  d. Acute systemic hypertension


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Melissahxx

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The clinician must perform the procedure rapidly, because the pressurized cuff impairs circulation to the forearm and hand.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The most common cause of JVD is the failure of the right side of the heart.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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