Which valve does a nurse auscultate when the stethoscope is placed on the fourth intercostal space at the left of the sternal border?
a. Pulmonic
b. Tricuspid
c. Mitral
d. Aortic
ANS: B
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1. 50 gtt/min 2. 1066 gtt/min 3. 60 gtt/min 4. 262 gtt/min
Utilizing the example of the unit-specific competency tool for the Emergency Department, there are a number of skills that are specific to any new nurse. Which of the following is not necessarily correct?
a. monitor data so that I am up to date on evidence-based care for my patients b. network primarily with other nurses c. participate in professional committees at work d. communicate pride in being a nurse
The student nurse is learning about the effects of heat and cold when used in a pain management plan. What accurately describes one of these effects?
A) Cold results in vasodilation. B) Cold alters capillary permeability. C) Heat results in vasoconstriction. D) Heat decreases blood flow to the area.
When preparing for a spiritual counselor to visit a hospitalized client, the nurse should:
a. ensure that the counselor is approved by the hospital administration. b. take measures to ensure privacy during the counselor's visit. c. ask the spiritual counselor to summarize the visit in the client's medical record. d. ask to be present during the visit in order to explain any medical information or answer questions about the client's care.