Your New Patient Has a Diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

question 9

Multiple Choice

Your new patient has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition to heart rate and blood pressure, which vital sign measurement would generally be the most meaningful in this patient?

• A) Pedal pulse
• B) Urinary output
• C) Respiration
• D) Temperature

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Definitions:

Peripheral Visual Field

The area of vision that surrounds the direct line of sight, enabling one to see objects at the edges of their visual field.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina where visual acuity is highest due to the dense concentration of cones, responsible for sharp central vision.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function well in low light and are primarily responsible for black-and-white vision.

Cones

Cells in the eye's retina known as photoreceptors work optimally in well-lit conditions and allow for the recognition of different colors.