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Vital Signs Lab Test Matching
Orthopnea
when laying down and can't breathe
Tachycardia
A heart rate >100
Platynea may be a symptom of what disease
COPD
Pulsus Paradoxus
Pulse changes btw inspiration and experation
How much mmHg above a patient's usual readings do you pump?
30
Bradycardia
A heart rate <60
Abdominal paradox
Chest/sternum retracts and abdomen protrudes when patient attempts a deep breath
What can't you put aneroid manometer on the table to make it easier to see?
must be level with heart
While performing blood pressure maneuver, what should you be doing?
Listening for the sound AND watching the monometer
What happens if you let air out too slowly?
Your pressures may be false and/or your patient's circulation may be cut off (fingers and arm will hurt)
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