The nurse notes mitral regurgitation during auscultation of heart sounds. Which are characteristic of this finding? Select all that apply
1) Best auscultated at apical area
2) Described as blowing, harsh, or musical
3) May mask S1
4) Localized to a small area
5) Described as a rough, low-pitched sound
ANS: 1, 2, 3
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The nurse is obtaining her patient's health history related to infections. What are appropriate questions the nurse will ask the patient? Select all that apply
a. "Have you recently traveled out of the country?" b. "How would you describe your current stress level?" c. "Do you know your approximate weight?" d. "What is your normal blood pressure and heart rate?"
Depending on the severity of the patient's signs and symptoms, management of slow rhythms originating from the AV junction may require intervention including _____
a. defibrillation b. intravenous atropine c. synchronized cardioversion d. vagal maneuvers or adenosine, or both
The nurse is addressing an ethical issue. In which order should the nurse implement the steps of this decision-making process?
1. Interviewing the client regarding details of the problem 2. Discussing the various results of the identified possible actions to resolve the problem 3. Determining what, if any, ethical issues exist 4. Determining whether affected parties are in ethical conflict 5. Assessing all involved parties concerning their ethical beliefs regarding the problem
Why would parents resist having their chronically ill child cared for in their home? (Select all that apply.)
a. All the necessary high-technology equipment limits living space. b. Career demands and household functioning leave little time for child care. c. Finding supportive funding can involve incredible time and effort. d. Home care results in less time for bonding between child and parents. e. Normal growth and development of the child may be delayed. f. Other children in the family may resent being caregivers and receiving less parental attention.