Which of the following is a normal range for a patient's temperature measured using
an oral thermometer?
37.5° C to 39.2° C
35.8° C to 37.3° C
36.2° C to 38.2° C
34.0° C to 34.9° C
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35.8° C to 37.3° C ****** ??????
CH. 10
The jugular venous pressure is an indirect reflection of the:
1. cardiac cycle.
,2. synchronization of mechanical activity.
3. heart's efficiency as a pump.
4. conduction effectiveness.
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3
Rationale:
Jugular venous pressure is a reflection of the heart's ability to pump blood.
If the pressure is elevated, heart failure is suspected.
CH. 20
When preparing the physical setting for an interview, the interviewer should
stand next to the patient to convey a professional demeanor.
conduct the interview at eye level and at a distance of 4 to 5 feet.
reduce noise by turning the volume on the television or radio down.
set the room temperature between 64° F and 66° F.
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conduct the interview at eye level and at a distance of 4 to 5 feet.
CH. 3
When completing a health assessment, which of the following actions most
demonstrates cultural competence?
Ask about family history of diseases.
Ask about use of traditional, herbal, or folk remedies.
,Make sure the blood pressure cuff fits appropriately.
Measure height and weight in a private room.
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Ask about use of traditional, herbal, or folk remedies.
CH. 2
Endogenous obesity is:
characterized by evenly distributed excess body fat.
due to inadequate secretion of cortisol by the adrenal glands.
caused by excess adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) production by the pituitary gland.
a result of excessive secretion of growth hormone in adulthood.
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caused by excess adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) production by the pituitary
gland.
CH. 9
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
Blood glucose 126 md/dL
Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Heart rate of 76 bpm
Bruising on lower leg
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, Pain rated at 7 out of 10
CH. 1
Which of the following statements made by the interviewer would be an appropriate
response?
"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood.'"
"If I were you, I would have the surgery."
"I know just how you feel."
"Why did you wait so long to make an appointment?"
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"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood.'"
CH. 3
A patient seeks care for "debilitating headaches that cause excessive absences at
work." On further exploration, the nurse asks, "What makes the headaches worse?"
With this question, the nurse is seeking information about
the patient's perception of pain.
the nature or character of the headache.
relieving factors.
aggravating factors.
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an oral thermometer?
37.5° C to 39.2° C
35.8° C to 37.3° C
36.2° C to 38.2° C
34.0° C to 34.9° C
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35.8° C to 37.3° C ****** ??????
CH. 10
The jugular venous pressure is an indirect reflection of the:
1. cardiac cycle.
,2. synchronization of mechanical activity.
3. heart's efficiency as a pump.
4. conduction effectiveness.
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3
Rationale:
Jugular venous pressure is a reflection of the heart's ability to pump blood.
If the pressure is elevated, heart failure is suspected.
CH. 20
When preparing the physical setting for an interview, the interviewer should
stand next to the patient to convey a professional demeanor.
conduct the interview at eye level and at a distance of 4 to 5 feet.
reduce noise by turning the volume on the television or radio down.
set the room temperature between 64° F and 66° F.
Give this one a try later!
conduct the interview at eye level and at a distance of 4 to 5 feet.
CH. 3
When completing a health assessment, which of the following actions most
demonstrates cultural competence?
Ask about family history of diseases.
Ask about use of traditional, herbal, or folk remedies.
,Make sure the blood pressure cuff fits appropriately.
Measure height and weight in a private room.
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Ask about use of traditional, herbal, or folk remedies.
CH. 2
Endogenous obesity is:
characterized by evenly distributed excess body fat.
due to inadequate secretion of cortisol by the adrenal glands.
caused by excess adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) production by the pituitary gland.
a result of excessive secretion of growth hormone in adulthood.
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caused by excess adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) production by the pituitary
gland.
CH. 9
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
Blood glucose 126 md/dL
Pain rated at 7 out of 10
Heart rate of 76 bpm
Bruising on lower leg
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, Pain rated at 7 out of 10
CH. 1
Which of the following statements made by the interviewer would be an appropriate
response?
"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood.'"
"If I were you, I would have the surgery."
"I know just how you feel."
"Why did you wait so long to make an appointment?"
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"Tell me what you mean by 'bad blood.'"
CH. 3
A patient seeks care for "debilitating headaches that cause excessive absences at
work." On further exploration, the nurse asks, "What makes the headaches worse?"
With this question, the nurse is seeking information about
the patient's perception of pain.
the nature or character of the headache.
relieving factors.
aggravating factors.
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