Question

1. finding a radial pulse in an infant is difficult, so a ______ pulse is more commonly taken.

a. femoral
b. brachial
c. carotid
d. pedal

1. cyanosis is a sign of:

a. liver disease.
b. distress.
c. high fever.
d. severe hypoxia.

1. a capillary refill test is considered to be most accurate when used with which age group?

a. under 6 years
b. adolescents
c. elderly, over 60 years
d. middle age, between 30 and 50 years

1. the process of comparing multiple sets of vital signs from the same patient over time is called:

a. measuring.
b. trending.
c. estimating.
d. guessing.

1. the normal pupil reaction to a penlight is to:

a. get larger.
b. remain the same size.
c. get smaller.
d. fluctuate.

Explanation:

1. In infants, the brachial pulse is more commonly taken as the radial pulse is difficult to find.
2. Cyanosis is a sign of severe hypoxia (low oxygen levels in the body).
3. Capillary refill test is most accurate in children under 6 years as their peripheral circulation characteristics make it a reliable indicator.
4. The process of comparing multiple sets of vital signs over time is called trending.
5. The normal pupil reaction to a penlight (light stimulus) is to constrict (get smaller) due to the pupillary light reflex.

Answer:

1. b. brachial
2. d. severe hypoxia
3. a. Under 6 years
4. b. trending
5. c. get smaller