Where does a nurse place a stethoscope to auscultate the mitral valve area? Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct stethoscope placement
a. A
b. B
c. D
d. E
ANS: D
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A) The left to right heart atria B) The aorta to the pulmonary veins C) The right ventricle to the aorta D) The pulmonary artery to the aorta
In which disorder are acetylcholine receptor antibodies (IgG antibodies) produced against acetylcholine receptors?
a. Guillain-Barré syndrome b. Multiple sclerosis c. Myasthenia gravis d. Parkinson disease
You are caring for a patient who is in skeletal traction. What is most important to do frequently when caring for a patient in skeletal traction to maintain effective traction?
A) Check the traction apparatus to see that the ropes are in the wheel grooves of the pulleys. B) Make sure that the weights hang freely. C) Make sure that the knots in the rope are tied securely. D) Evaluate patient's position, because slipping down in bed results in ineffective traction.
A nurse is assessing a client who was recently released from prison. Based on knowledge of the incidence rates of various types of crimes that lead to incarceration, the nurse suspects that the client may have committed which crime?
A) Murder B) Rape C) Assault D) Drug possession and trafficking