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An abnormal rapid rate of breathing seen in many disease conditions is called:

apnea

orthopnea

dyspnea

Tachypnea

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Apnea – Apnea refers to the temporary cessation of breathing, not rapid breathing.

B. Orthopnea – Orthopnea is difficulty breathing while lying flat, not an increased respiratory rate.

C. Dyspnea – Dyspnea is the sensation of difficult or labored breathing, not necessarily rapid breathing.

D. Tachypnea – Tachypnea is an abnormally fast respiratory rate, often seen in conditions like fever, anxiety, or respiratory distress.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Head-to-toe assessment – A head-to-toe assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of all body systems and is not appropriate for an urgent complaint.

B. Focused assessment – A focused assessment is used for specific complaints, such as severe abdominal pain, to quickly gather relevant information.

C. Complete assessment –. A complete assessment includes a full health history and physical examination, which is unnecessary in an acute situation.

D. System-by-system assessment – A system-by-system assessment is detailed and comprehensive but may be too broad for addressing an immediate concern.

A. peripheral pulses that can be assessed include brachial radial, ulnar femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis and posterior tibia B. assess the radial pulse rate by counting the pulsations for 60 seconds C. On a person with good cardiac function and distal perfusion, capillary refill should take less than 6 seconds D. the strength of the pulse can be measured using the following scale: 0, 1+, 2+ and 3+

Correct Answer is ["A"]

Explanation

A. Peripheral pulses that can be assessed include brachial, radial, ulnar, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial. – These are key arterial pulse points used to assess circulation and vascular health.

B. Assess the radial pulse rate by counting the pulsations for 60 seconds. – Counting for a full minute provides the most accurate heart rate measurement, especially if irregularities are present.

C. On a person with good cardiac function and distal perfusion, capillary refill should take less than 6 seconds. – Normal capillary refill time (CRT) is ≤2 seconds. A refill time >2 seconds suggests poor perfusion.

D. The strength of the pulse can be measured using the following scale: 0, 1+, 2+, and 3+. –. The standard pulse grading scale ranges from 0 to 4+.

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