Exhibit 8-2: Indicate to Which of the Five Measuring Devices

question 101

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 8-2: Indicate to which of the five measuring devices each of the statements applies.
-Refer to Exhibit 8-2.Depends on the insight and honesty of the subject.

• A) self-report inventories
• B) rating scales
• C) attitude scales
• D) direct observation
• E) projective techniques

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Definitions:

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically defined as exceeding 100 beats per minute in adults.

Bradycardia

Slow heart rate.

Auscultatory Gap

A temporary disappearance of sounds heard over the brachial artery when measuring blood pressure; occurs between the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Systolic Pressure

The maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the heart's left ventricle, commonly the top number in a blood pressure reading.