Exam 9: General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs

What is the pulse pressure for a patient whose blood pressure is 158/96 mm Hg and whose pulse rate is 72 beats per minute?

A patient's blood pressure is 118/82 mm Hg.He asks the nurse,"What do the numbers mean?" The nurse's best reply is:

When evaluating the temperature of older adults,the nurse should remember which aspect about an older adult's body temperature?

A 70-year-old man has a blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg in a lying position,130/80 mm Hg in a sitting position,and 100/60 mm Hg in a standing position.How should the nurse evaluate these findings?

While measuring a patient's blood pressure,the nurse uses the proper technique to obtain an accurate reading.Which of these situations will result in a falsely high blood pressure reading? Select all that apply.

The nurse knows that one advantage of the tympanic membrane thermometer (TMT)is that:

The nurse notices a colleague is preparing to check the blood pressure of a patient who is obese by using a standard-sized blood pressure cuff.The nurse should expect the reading to:

Which technique is correct when the nurse is assessing the radial pulse of a patient? The pulse is counted for:

When assessing a 75-year-old patient who has asthma,the nurse notes that he assumes a tripod position,leaning forward with arms braced on the chair.On the basis of this observation,the nurse should:

A student is late for his appointment and has rushed across campus to the health clinic.The nurse should:

The nurse is helping another nurse to take a blood pressure reading on a patient's thigh.Which action is correct regarding thigh pressure?

A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension was recently changed to a new antihypertensive drug.He reports feeling dizzy at times.How should the nurse evaluate his blood pressure?