The electrical stimulus that originates in the heart's primary pacemaker is controlled by impulses from the brain that arrive by way of the:

Which of the following findings would you expect to see in a patient who has acute ventilatory failure with severe hypercapnia?

a. Jugular vein distension b. Pale, dry skin c. Bradycardia d. Hyperresponsiveness and dilated pupils

Which of the following measurements is always considered a vital sign?

A) Blood pressure B) Respiration rate C) Height D) Oxygen saturation