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Which of the following is correct about arterial blood pressure? - ANSWER-It is important to know the normal blood pressure of each individual.
The nurse has just admitted the patient for evaluation of unexplained fever. The patient's temperature is 102o F, blood pressure 76/50 (baseline 130/74), pulse 110 bpm (baseline 72), respiration 16 bpm (baseline 12). Which of the following best explains the patient's hypotension? - ANSWER-Vasodilation secondary to his illness.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding assessment of the respiratory system? - ANSWER-Orthopnea refers to a subjective feeling of not being able to get enough oxygen while standing.
The patient is a 85-years-old and has come to your clinic with complaints of fatigue, cough and decreased appetite for 3 days. 1 / 3
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When taking vital signs on this client, you note the oral
temperature to be 99.3o F. You should: - ANSWER-consider this
a concerning finding which needs attention
According to the article by Kiekkas, et al., 'Physical Antipyresis in Critically Ill Adults', what is the benefit of temperature elevation? - ANSWER-inhibits bacterial growth
In the article by Cretikos, et al., 'Respiratory rate: The neglected
vital sign', a patient with a respiratory rate of over 24 breaths/minute should be monitored more closely, even if other vital signs are normal. - ANSWER-true
Which of the following is true with regard to using the temporal artery thermometer? - ANSWER-Measure only the 'up' or exposed side for the most accurate reading.
The patient is admitted to the hospital after a three day history of severe vomiting and diarrhea secondary to a bacterial infection of the colon. The patient is otherwise in good health with no chronic illnesses. The baseline blood pressure is 130/84, pulse
- During the admission assessment, what might the nurse
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ANSWER-Pulse: 130, Blood Pressure: 90/50, Resp: 24, Temp:
102°F
The nurse is observing a student who is listening to a patient's lungs. Which action by the student indicates a need to review respiratory assessment skills? - ANSWER-The student auscultates over the scapulae.
Mrs. M. is admitted for pneumonia in her right middle lobe.Where would the practitioner expect to auscultate decreased or adventitious breath sounds? - ANSWER-On the anterior and lateral chest, between the 4th and 6th ribs approximately, starting from the midaxillary line to the right sternal border.
Your client has a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following are you most likely to observe?
- ANSWER-all of the above
- an anterior-posterior (AP) : transverse diameter ratio of 1:1.
- pursed lip breathing
- tripod position when sitting
A 25-year-old female college student comes to the Emergency Department after she has fallen down the stairs. She has sudden,
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