NURS 315/NURS 315 Test #3 Questions and Answers All correctly solved

During an assessment of a 20-year-old patient with a 3-day history of nausea and vomiting, the nurse notices dry mucosa and deep vertical fissures in the tongue. These findings are reflective of: Correct! Dehydration. Irritation by gastric juices. A normal oral assessment. Side effects from nausea Question 2 1 / 1 pts The tonsils are graded as a 3+. The tonsils would be: Visible Halfway to the uvula Touching the uvula Touching each other Question 3 1 / 1 pts The function of the nasal turbinates is to: Detect odors. Warm and moisten the inhaled air Stimulate tear formation. Lighten the weight of the skull bones. Question 4 1 / 1 pts The nurse is assessing a patient in the hospital who has received numerous antibiotics and notices that his tongue appears to be black and hairy. In response to his concern, what would the nurse say? “We will need to get a biopsy to determine the cause.” “This is an overgrowth of hair and will go away in a few days.” “Black, hairy tongue is a fungal infection caused by all the antibiotics you have received.” “This is probably caused by the same bacteria you had in your lungs.” Question 5 1 / 1 pts Which of the following best describes what is meant by atrial kick?