DHT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
normal temp - (answer) 96-99.5 degrees F
pulse adults - (answer) 60-100
respirations - (answer) 20-25
blood pressure normal - (answer) below 120/80
BP elevated - (answer) 120-129/less than 80
BP stage 1 - (answer) 130-139/ 80-89
BP stage 2 - (answer) 140+/90+
Hypertensive crisis - (answer) 180+/120+
how to find pulse - (answer) radial artery
two fingers
adequate pressure
tachycardia - (answer) over 100 bpm
bradycardia - (answer) under 50
blood pressure - (answer) the force exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels
systolic/diastolic
, DHT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
influencing factors of BP - (answer) energy of heart, condition of arteries, volume of blood (anemia),
viscosity of blood (blood thinners)
stethoscope - (answer) pressed against brachial artery
sphygmomanometer - (answer) cuff-shows markings on where to place on arm
gauge-should be even number
inflation bulb-air release valve, close toward you, open away
manometer - (answer) measures pressure of fluid or gas in confined space
taking BP step 1 - (answer) EXPLAIN PROCEDURE
get patient comfortable
remove bulky jackets
feet flat on floor
arm supported at heart level
wrap cuff one inch above antecubital fossa
BP step 2 - (answer) MIL
maximum inflation level
locate radial pulse
pump cuff until pulse no longer detectable
note the number no longer feeling pulse
go 20-30 beyond this # when taking BP
deflate and wait 30 secs
BP step 3 - (answer) inform patient
make comfortable and support arm
DETAILED ANSWERS
normal temp - (answer) 96-99.5 degrees F
pulse adults - (answer) 60-100
respirations - (answer) 20-25
blood pressure normal - (answer) below 120/80
BP elevated - (answer) 120-129/less than 80
BP stage 1 - (answer) 130-139/ 80-89
BP stage 2 - (answer) 140+/90+
Hypertensive crisis - (answer) 180+/120+
how to find pulse - (answer) radial artery
two fingers
adequate pressure
tachycardia - (answer) over 100 bpm
bradycardia - (answer) under 50
blood pressure - (answer) the force exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels
systolic/diastolic
, DHT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
influencing factors of BP - (answer) energy of heart, condition of arteries, volume of blood (anemia),
viscosity of blood (blood thinners)
stethoscope - (answer) pressed against brachial artery
sphygmomanometer - (answer) cuff-shows markings on where to place on arm
gauge-should be even number
inflation bulb-air release valve, close toward you, open away
manometer - (answer) measures pressure of fluid or gas in confined space
taking BP step 1 - (answer) EXPLAIN PROCEDURE
get patient comfortable
remove bulky jackets
feet flat on floor
arm supported at heart level
wrap cuff one inch above antecubital fossa
BP step 2 - (answer) MIL
maximum inflation level
locate radial pulse
pump cuff until pulse no longer detectable
note the number no longer feeling pulse
go 20-30 beyond this # when taking BP
deflate and wait 30 secs
BP step 3 - (answer) inform patient
make comfortable and support arm
