Abnormalities of heart sounds, blood pressure, bowel sounds or fetal heart sounds would be best auscultated with a(n):
a. stethoscope.
b. auriscope.
c. sphygmomanometer.
d. all of the above.
a
The most effective way to hear abnormalities is to assess
by placing the diaphragm of a stethoscope over the area being
inspected.
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A) increased intracranial pressure. B) hypertension. C) dehydration. D) meningeal irritability.
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A) Start lifting the arm above the shoulder right away to prevent shoulder restriction B) Avoid cooking with a microwave oven C) Avoid exposure to high-voltage electrical generators D) Avoid walking through store and library antitheft devices
Complete the following sentence with the correct word(s). The units of the metric system are as follows: ____________________ (length), ____________________ (volume), and ____________________ (weight)
ANS:
The nurse is attempting to withdraw 1 mL of fluid into a 3 mL syringe, and is pulling on the plunger. The fluid is not flowing into the syringe, and the nurse has withdrawn the plunger to the 2.5 mL line
Which action would the nurse take to correct this problem? 1. Change the needle because the current needle is clogged. 2. Inject air into the vial and draw out the remaining fluid. 3. Throw the vial away and obtain a new one, because this one is defective. 4. Obtain a larger syringe to withdraw the medication.