Regarding the blood pressure in children, the diastolic pressure is assessed by the auscultation of a:

murmur or swishing sound that increases with depression of the cuff.

clear tapping that gradually grows louder

louder knocking sound that occurs with each heartbeat.

sudden change or muffling of the sound.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   A murmur or swishing sound does not correspond to the diastolic pressure; it is more indicative of turbulent blood flow.
B.   Clear tapping sounds are heard at systolic pressure but do not indicate diastolic pressure.
C.   Knocking sounds are associated with systolic pressure, not diastolic.
D.   The muffling sound heard after the first Korotkoff sounds indicates the diastolic pressure in children and some adults, which is the correct method for assessing the diastolic reading.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Gradual decreases in rate and depth are typically seen in other respiratory conditions, not Cheyne- Stokes breathing.
B. Wheezing is not associated with Cheyne-Stokes breathing but may be related to airway obstructions or lung conditions.
C. Cheyne-Stokes breathing is characterized by a pattern of deep, rapid breathing followed by a period of apnea, commonly seen in terminally ill patients.
D. Quick shallow respirations with long periods of apnea are not characteristic of Cheyne-Stokes breathing.

A. lordosis B. osteoporosis C. kyphosis D. Scoliosis

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Lordosis, or an exaggerated inward curve of the lumbar spine, is commonly seen in conditions such as obesity, pregnancy, or spinal abnormalities.
B. Osteoporosis typically leads to a more generalized loss of bone density, not a specific curvature.
C. Kyphosis involves an exaggerated outward curve of the upper back, not the lumbar spine.
D. Scoliosis is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine, not an exaggerated lumbar curve.

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