A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a group of clients. Which vital sign indicates an
abnormal finding for a healthy adult?
A) Blood pressure = 120/80
B) Temperature = 37 degrees C
C) Pulse = 65 beats per minute (BPM)
D) Respiration rate = 25 breaths per minute
D
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A nursing student studying the neurologic system learns which information? (Select all that apply.)
a. An aneurysm is a ballooning in a weakened part of an arterial wall. b. An arteriovenous malformation is the usual cause of strokes. c. Intracerebral hemorrhage is bleeding directly into the brain. d. Reduced perfusion from vasospasm often makes stroke worse. e. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is caused by high blood pressure.
According to The Joint Commission Official "Do Not Use" List of Medical Abbreviations, how should the commonly used abbreviation, Q.D. now be written?
What will be an ideal response?
A patient who is educated regarding his or her condition and plan of care is:
a. more likely to refuse the plan of care in lieu of his or her own plan. b. more likely to be compliant with the plan of care. c. likely to complain more when a deviation from the plan is noted. d. likely to demand explanation for each intervention.
A nurse is teaching women breast self-examination (BSE). When designing a teaching program, the nurse is aware that the biggest barrier to women doing BSE is
a. better screening tools like mammograms. b. discomfort and pain when doing the exam. c. lack of confidence when performing the exam. d. realization that breast cancer is not a leading cause of cancer death in women.