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You are trying to determine which blood pressure cuff to use on Celeste. How do you know the size you chose is correct?

Sergio is a 22 year old college student with a blood pressure reading today of 130/86.  His provider is concerned about hypertension and requests a one week follow-up visit.  You instruct Sergio to check his blood pressure at home every day for one week.  Sergio tells you “life is crazy right now with work and school”.  Sergio returns the next week with the following readings: Monday 0700 – 118/72mm/Hg before taking morning shower Tuesday 1630 – 138/84mm/Hg after class and gym workout Wednesday 1130 – 116/76mm/Hg before lunch with friends Thursday 2100 – 144/84mm/Hg after late class with final exam Friday 2030 – 130/80mm/Hg after dinner with friends Saturday 0730 – 114/72mm/Hg immediately after getting out of bed

John, age 46, comes to your health screening event. Which of the following is an example of healthy vital signs for this man?

“May we talk about your struggle to manage your weight”?  Is an example of ________________________.

Joe sees his weight is above the recommended level. He asks you what form of exercise should he do to improve his weight and fitness level?  What is the most appropriate response?

This technique allows people to tell their story without feeling like they are being interrogated, i.e., “Tell me about the food you like to eat.”

Respiration normally has a regular rhythm with equal intervals between breaths.

What is the normal adult respiratory rate according to “Vital Signs Across the Lifespan” textbook?

Susan just finished her screening process and asks, “My BMI is 28.7—what does that score mean?” Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

A 30-year-old hockey player presents to the ED are getting hit with a high velocity puck in his mid-sternum. Radiography clearly shows a sternal fracture. Which of the following would be the best next step for this patient?