RNSG 1105 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions
1 cup Correct Answer 8 oz., 240 mL
1 oz. Correct Answer 30 mL
90% of heat loss comes from Correct Answer the skin
Aspiration Precautions Correct Answer assess the patient for
increased risk of aspiration
elevate head of bed or sit up in chair
add thickener to thin liquids to create consistency of honey
Provide smaller bites; place on strong side of mouth
Feed slowly, allow patient to chew thoroughly and swallow
before taking another bite
Have patient sit up for 30-60 minutes after meal
Assessment sites for pulse Correct Answer temporal, carotid,
apical, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial,
dorsalis pedis
Axillary temp safety alert Correct Answer axilla must be dry to
obtain accurate reading
Benefits gained from positioning Correct Answer Activation of
cough reflex
Reduce pain
Increase ventilatory compensation
Drainage of areas of the lungs
Maintaining a patent airway
, Blood Pressure Range for adult Correct Answer 120/80
Cardiac Output x Resistance = Correct Answer Blood Pressure
Carotid pulse safety alert Correct Answer lightly palpate one
side at a time to prevent diminished O2 to the brain
Characteristics of pulse Correct Answer rate, rhythm, strength,
equality
Characteristics of Respirations Correct Answer rate, depth, and
rhythm
Cleansing enema Correct Answer Evacuate feces from the
colon by infusing large volumes of fluid or irritation of bowel
mucosa
Clear liquid diet Correct Answer contains liquids that are clear
without pulp or dairy products that can be poured at room
temperature; easily digested and leave no undigested residue in
the intestinal tract
Most often used after surgery, or with patients with diarrhea or
vomiting
Complications of digital removal Correct Answer vagal
stimulation - bradycardia, flushing
irritation of rectal mucosa
Digital removal of stool Correct Answer if impacted stool
cannot be expelled voluntarily and oil retention enema fails to
1 cup Correct Answer 8 oz., 240 mL
1 oz. Correct Answer 30 mL
90% of heat loss comes from Correct Answer the skin
Aspiration Precautions Correct Answer assess the patient for
increased risk of aspiration
elevate head of bed or sit up in chair
add thickener to thin liquids to create consistency of honey
Provide smaller bites; place on strong side of mouth
Feed slowly, allow patient to chew thoroughly and swallow
before taking another bite
Have patient sit up for 30-60 minutes after meal
Assessment sites for pulse Correct Answer temporal, carotid,
apical, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial,
dorsalis pedis
Axillary temp safety alert Correct Answer axilla must be dry to
obtain accurate reading
Benefits gained from positioning Correct Answer Activation of
cough reflex
Reduce pain
Increase ventilatory compensation
Drainage of areas of the lungs
Maintaining a patent airway
, Blood Pressure Range for adult Correct Answer 120/80
Cardiac Output x Resistance = Correct Answer Blood Pressure
Carotid pulse safety alert Correct Answer lightly palpate one
side at a time to prevent diminished O2 to the brain
Characteristics of pulse Correct Answer rate, rhythm, strength,
equality
Characteristics of Respirations Correct Answer rate, depth, and
rhythm
Cleansing enema Correct Answer Evacuate feces from the
colon by infusing large volumes of fluid or irritation of bowel
mucosa
Clear liquid diet Correct Answer contains liquids that are clear
without pulp or dairy products that can be poured at room
temperature; easily digested and leave no undigested residue in
the intestinal tract
Most often used after surgery, or with patients with diarrhea or
vomiting
Complications of digital removal Correct Answer vagal
stimulation - bradycardia, flushing
irritation of rectal mucosa
Digital removal of stool Correct Answer if impacted stool
cannot be expelled voluntarily and oil retention enema fails to
