The Nurse Notices That a Colleague Is Preparing to Check

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse notices that a colleague is preparing to check the blood pressure of a patient who is obese by using a standard-sized blood pressure cuff.The nurse should expect the reading to:

• A)Yield a falsely low blood pressure.
• B)Yield a falsely high blood pressure.
• C)Be the same, regardless of cuff size.
• D)Vary as a result of the technique of the person performing the assessment.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, rent, and salaries for support staff.

Departmental Predetermined Overhead Rates

Rates calculated to allocate overhead costs to products or services, based on department-specific activities and cost drivers.

Machine-Hours

An accounting term that indicates the total number of hours a machine is used during a specific period for manufacturing purposes.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production of goods, including utilities, rent for production facilities, and maintenance expenses.