The nurse would record a pulse as bradycardic if the rate were:

62 beats/min.

59 beats/min.

64 beats/min.

60 beats/min.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate lower than 60 beats per minute. Therefore, 62 beats per minute is not bradycardic.
B.   59 beats per minute would be considered bradycardic, as it is below 60.
C.   64 beats per minute is within normal limits.
D.   60 beats per minute is on the threshold of bradycardia but typically is still within normal limits for some individuals.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Pulse deficit refers to the difference between the apical and radial pulse, not a silence between sounds during blood pressure measurement.
B. Diastolic refers to the phase of the blood pressure cycle when the heart is at rest, not to a silent period.
C. An auscultatory gap is a period of silence between the systolic and diastolic sounds heard when taking blood pressure. It can be indicative of arterial stiffness or other vascular issues.
D. Widened pulse pressure refers to the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures, not a silence during auscultation.

A. "When I shine a light into the patient's eyes, the pupils should constrict." B. "It is normal for the pupils to react sluggishly to light." C. "When I shine a light into the patient's eyes, the pupils should dilate D. "Pupil checks should be performed with the room lights on."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The normal response to light in the eye is pupil constriction. This indicates that the optic and oculomotor nerves are functioning properly.
B. While a sluggish reaction can occur in some individuals, a noticeable sluggish response could indicate neurological issues, especially in a head injury.
C. Pupils should constrict in response to light, not dilate, unless there is a significant neurological impairment.
D. Pupil checks should ideally be performed in dim lighting for better visibility of pupillary reactions, not with the room lights on.

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