NRSG 4472 Chapter 12 Exam Questions and Answers| New Update with 100%
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Which condition is usually associated with clubbing?
a.
Central cyanosis
b.
Peripheral cyanosis
c.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
d.
Acute hypoxemia a
The abdominojugular reflux test determines the presence of which disorder?
a.
Right ventricular failure
b.
Cirrhosis
c.
Liver failure
d.
Coronary artery disease a
Which statement best describes the purpose of the Allen test?
a.
The Allen test assesses the adequacy of blood flow through the ulnar artery.
b.
The Allen test evaluates oxygen saturation in the brachial artery.
, c.
The Allen test assesses the patency of an internal graft.
d.
The Allen test determines the size of needle to be used for puncture. a
Evaluation of arterial circulation to an extremity is accomplished by assessing which of the
following?
a.
Homans sign
b.
Skin turgor
c.
Peripheral edema
d.
Capillary refill d
When checking the patient's back, the nurse pushes her thumb into the patient's sacrum. An
indentation remains. What assessment finding should the nurse document?
a.
Sacral compromise
b.
Delayed skin turgor
c.
Pitting edema
d.
Dehydration c
An assessment finding of pulsus alternans may indicate evidence of what disorder?
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Which condition is usually associated with clubbing?
a.
Central cyanosis
b.
Peripheral cyanosis
c.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
d.
Acute hypoxemia a
The abdominojugular reflux test determines the presence of which disorder?
a.
Right ventricular failure
b.
Cirrhosis
c.
Liver failure
d.
Coronary artery disease a
Which statement best describes the purpose of the Allen test?
a.
The Allen test assesses the adequacy of blood flow through the ulnar artery.
b.
The Allen test evaluates oxygen saturation in the brachial artery.
, c.
The Allen test assesses the patency of an internal graft.
d.
The Allen test determines the size of needle to be used for puncture. a
Evaluation of arterial circulation to an extremity is accomplished by assessing which of the
following?
a.
Homans sign
b.
Skin turgor
c.
Peripheral edema
d.
Capillary refill d
When checking the patient's back, the nurse pushes her thumb into the patient's sacrum. An
indentation remains. What assessment finding should the nurse document?
a.
Sacral compromise
b.
Delayed skin turgor
c.
Pitting edema
d.
Dehydration c
An assessment finding of pulsus alternans may indicate evidence of what disorder?
