N125 final review Questions Solved
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The nurse is unable to hear the patient's breath sounds. To determine the cause of
this problem the nurse needs to ensure that the - ANSWER the valve is open to the
diaphragm on the head of the stethoscope.
A nurse is preparing to take a patient's blood pressure. The blood pressure cuff is too
narrow (small). How accurate will this patient's blood pressure be using this blood
pressure cuff? - ANSWER Higher than the actual value
Where can the nurse attach the sensor probe of the pulse oximeter to measure
a patient's oxygen saturation? - ANSWER Around the patient's index fingernail
During a physical assessment of an elderly adult, the nurse has difficulty palpating the
patient's dorsalis pedis pulses. Which piece of equipment would be helpful during
this assessment? - ANSWER Doppler
While collecting data on a patient, the obtains vital signs. This is done PRIMARILY to
- ANSWER Obtain baseline indicators of the patient's health status.
A nurse is about to take a patient's temperature. The patient has just finished a cup of
hot coffee. The nurse should: - ANSWER Wait 10 minutes, then take the temperature
, To position an adult's ear correctly for a tympanic membrane temperature, the
nurse should - ANSWER tug the ear's helix in an upward direction
Which of the following is a correct method for counting an irregular pulse? - ANSWER
Count the pulse at the radial site for one full minute
A nurse takes a patient's pulse. The nurse documents 80 beats per minute and
regular. What does "regular" refer to? - ANSWER Rhythm
What factors can increase a patient's respiratory rate? - ANSWER Fever
What action by the nurse can cause a falsely low blood pressure measurement? -
ANSWER Using a cuff that is too wide
A normal pulse pressure will be about: - ANSWER 30 - 40 mmHg
The nurse obtains vital signs on a 42-year-old man in the doctor's office for an annual
physical exam, who states he is in excellent health. Using an automated blood
pressure device, 70/40 is the blood pressure obtained. Which action by the nurse is
most appropriate? - ANSWER take the blood pressure again manually using the
auscultation method
Which statement is true regarding suicide? - ANSWER Although men do not attempt
suicide as often as women, the attempts they make result in completion
Which of the following is the correct way for the nurse to obtain the patient's
respiratory rate? - ANSWER Count the respirations while the patient is
unaware
100% Correct |Verified Answers
The nurse is unable to hear the patient's breath sounds. To determine the cause of
this problem the nurse needs to ensure that the - ANSWER the valve is open to the
diaphragm on the head of the stethoscope.
A nurse is preparing to take a patient's blood pressure. The blood pressure cuff is too
narrow (small). How accurate will this patient's blood pressure be using this blood
pressure cuff? - ANSWER Higher than the actual value
Where can the nurse attach the sensor probe of the pulse oximeter to measure
a patient's oxygen saturation? - ANSWER Around the patient's index fingernail
During a physical assessment of an elderly adult, the nurse has difficulty palpating the
patient's dorsalis pedis pulses. Which piece of equipment would be helpful during
this assessment? - ANSWER Doppler
While collecting data on a patient, the obtains vital signs. This is done PRIMARILY to
- ANSWER Obtain baseline indicators of the patient's health status.
A nurse is about to take a patient's temperature. The patient has just finished a cup of
hot coffee. The nurse should: - ANSWER Wait 10 minutes, then take the temperature
, To position an adult's ear correctly for a tympanic membrane temperature, the
nurse should - ANSWER tug the ear's helix in an upward direction
Which of the following is a correct method for counting an irregular pulse? - ANSWER
Count the pulse at the radial site for one full minute
A nurse takes a patient's pulse. The nurse documents 80 beats per minute and
regular. What does "regular" refer to? - ANSWER Rhythm
What factors can increase a patient's respiratory rate? - ANSWER Fever
What action by the nurse can cause a falsely low blood pressure measurement? -
ANSWER Using a cuff that is too wide
A normal pulse pressure will be about: - ANSWER 30 - 40 mmHg
The nurse obtains vital signs on a 42-year-old man in the doctor's office for an annual
physical exam, who states he is in excellent health. Using an automated blood
pressure device, 70/40 is the blood pressure obtained. Which action by the nurse is
most appropriate? - ANSWER take the blood pressure again manually using the
auscultation method
Which statement is true regarding suicide? - ANSWER Although men do not attempt
suicide as often as women, the attempts they make result in completion
Which of the following is the correct way for the nurse to obtain the patient's
respiratory rate? - ANSWER Count the respirations while the patient is
unaware
