Which physical assessment technique would be used to identify wheezing?
1) Inspection
2) Palpation
3) Percussion
4) Auscultation
ANS: 4
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You are caring for a client who is in respiratory distress. The physician orders arterial blood gases (ABGs) to determine various factors related to blood oxygenation. What site can ABGs be obtained from?
A) A puncture at the radial artery B) The trachea and bronchi C) The pleural surfaces D) A catheter in the arm vein
The parent of an infant with colic tells the nurse, "All this baby does is scream at me; it is a constant worry." What is the nurse's best action?
a. Encourage the parent to verbalize feelings. b. Encourage the parent not to worry so much. c. Assess the parent for other signs of inadequate parenting. d. Reassure the parent that colic rarely lasts past age 9 months.
A nurse is discussing with a colleague the mandatory staffing ratios and states that have implemented legislation related to staffing. Which state is least likely to have ratios implemented?
A) Ohio B) Alabama C) Connecticut D) Nevada
To set up a dimensional analysis equation to convert two quantities with different units, you would place the ________ value alone on one side of the equation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).