Following auscultation of a patient's heart, the nurse documents grade III murmur. What are the characteristics of this type of murmur?
A) A faint murmur that can be easily detected
B) A moderately loud murmur
C) A very loud murmur that is usually associated with a thrill sound
D) An extremely loud murmur
B
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An older patient who resides in an assisted living facility experiences dizziness and lightheadedness when getting out of bed in the morning and when standing up quickly from a chair. Which intervention would be appropriate at this time?
A) Assess the patient's dietary and activity habits B) Plan a weight-loss and exercise regimen together with the patient C) Review the medication regimen and teach appropriate safety measures D) Recommend the use of garlic and hawthorn berries to address hypotension
What action should the nurse implement when positioning an immobile patient?
a. Ensure that the patient's knees and hips are flexed. b. Visualize how a person looks while standing and try to have the patient achieve that position while lying down. c. Reposition the patient no more often than every 4 hours. d. Always position the patient on his or her back with the head raised to prevent aspi-ration.
An auscultatory gap may occur between which Korotkoff sounds?
A) First and second B) Second and third C) Third and fourth D) Fourth and fifth
The OTC Review process has resulted in
A. an increase in the acceptable dosage levels for selected OTC drugs B. a transfer of some drugs from prescription to OTC status C. both A and B D. neither A nor B