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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
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Question 1 of 5

Which heart valve(s) close(s) to produce the S? sound?

A. Bicuspid valve

B. Pulmonary valve

C. Aortic valve

D. Tricuspid valve

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Question 2 of 5

Which part of the central nervous system can affect the rate of heart contractions?

A. Left temporal lobe

B. Pons

C. Hypothalamus

D. Thalamus

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Question 3 of 5

What characteristic(s) of the pulse should you always assess?

A. Length of each beat

B. Strength

C. Rate

D. Depth

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Question 4 of 5

Which of the following assessments provide data regarding the quality of circulation to a patient's extremities?

A. Oral temperature

B. Strength of pedal dorsalis pulse

C. Skin temperature of hands and feet

D. Pulse rate

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Question 5 of 5

Describe what is meant by elevated hypertension and include the pressure range to which it refers.

A. Stage 1 hypertension: 130-139/80-89 mm Hg

B. Stage 2 hypertension: ?140/?90 mm Hg

C. Normal: <120/<80 mm Hg

D. Prehypertension: 120-129/<80 mm Hg

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