Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In addition to the four vital signs, it may be necessary to record a patient’s height and weight.
2. In the last step of a blood pressure measurement, the pressure in the cuff is released until a pulse is no longer heard, which signifies that blood flow has stopped.
3. A patient’s body temperature is measured in the dental office on a routine basis.


1. True
2. False
3. False

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