A patient visits the physician for a routine physical examination that involves testing distance vision. As she faces the Snellen chart, the nurse is to instruct the patient to
a. use both eyes to read the chart.
b. read the chart from right to left.
c. cover one eye while testing the other.
d. use any one eye since they will be the same.
C
A major diagnostic eye test is the Snellen test. While instructing a patient to perform this test, the nurse will have the patient stand or sit 20 feet from the chart and cover one eye to read the letters on the chart.
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An older adult is on cardiac monitoring after a myocardial infarction. The client shows frequent dysrhythmias. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Assess for any hemodynamic effects of the rhythm. b. Prepare to administer antidysrhythmic medication. c. Notify the provider or call the Rapid Response Team. d. Turn the alarms off on the cardiac monitor.
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of arrhythmia resulting in an irregular pulse. How long would the nurse count the pulse to get the most accurate reading?
1. 15 seconds and multiply by 4 2. 30 seconds and multiply by 2 3. 1 minute 4. 2 minutes
A pregnant client has a nonstress test (NST) that is "nonreactive." The nurse should recognize that this means:
a. the fetus has adequate oxygenation and an intact central nervous system b. the fetus is asleep or is having problems c. there is inadequate fetal activity d. there were decelerations of the fetal heart rate (FHR)
Health benefits generally associated with strength training include
a. weight loss. b. increased bone density. c. decreased risk of cancer. d. improved sleep patterns.