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Author Question: The first sound heard, by stethoscope, when deflating a sphygmomanometer cuff is known as which of ... (Read 66 times)

Themember4

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The first sound heard, by stethoscope, when deflating a sphygmomanometer cuff is known as which of the following?
 
  a. Atrial systole c. First heart sound
  b. Systolic pressure d. Diastolic pressure

Question 2

The thermistor is located ____ cm back from the tip of a pulmonary artery catheter.
 
  a. 2 c. 30
  b. 10 d. 50


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

ANS: B
The pressure at which a tapping sound is first heard as the cuff is deflated is the systolic pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The fourth lumen of a specially designed thermodilution catheter contains electrical wires, known as the thermistor, that is located approximately 2 cm from the tip of the catheter.


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