Foundations of Nursing - GCU
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,Which graphic record cue indicates the patient has anorexia?
Passage of hard, small stools
Eats less than 50% of meals
Weight gain
Presence of a fever
Eats less than 50% of meals
The apical pulse is located at the fourth to fifth intercostal space at the left
midclavicular line.
T or F
True
Breathing generally is an active process.
T or F
F
Adults normally breathe in a smooth, uninterrupted pattern. What is the
normal respiratory rate for an adult?
A
30 - 60 breaths per minute B
16 - 20 breaths per minute
C
6 - 8 breaths per minute
D
12 - 20 breaths per minute
12 - 20 breaths per minute
In ADPIE, what does the D stand for?
A
Diagnosis
,B
Definition
C
Delegation
D
Differentiation
Diagnosis
What is blood pressure?
the force exerted on the walls of an artery by the pulsing blood under
pressure from the heart
According to your textbook, what is a normal pulse oximetry reading?
95% and above
You are assessing the pulse amplitude of a client. You note that the radial
pulse is full or strong in both wrists. How would you document this finding?
Radial pulses 3 bilaterally
What is the range in which body tissues and cells function most efficiently?
A
36° to 38°C (96.8° to 100.4°F) B
37° to 39°C (98.6° to 102.2°F)
C
34° to 36°C (93.2° to 98.6°F)
D
35° to 36°C (95° to 96.8°F)
36° to 38°C (96.8° to 100.4°F)
, The Health Promotion Model defines health as a positive, dynamic state,
not merely the absence of disease.
True
What is the normal heart rate range for an adult?
60 – 100
1 kg = ____ lbs
2.2
The Health Belief Model addresses the relationship between which two
factors?
beliefs and behaviors
You are caring for a client, who has been generally upbeat and positive,
and who has just been diagnosed with type II diabetes. You enter the
client's room and find that the client doesn't seem to want to talk much and
appears very apprehensive. What is the nurse's best action at this time?
Recognize the client's need for emotional support and ask the client how
they are feeling