BSN206 Hallmark Exam Review Questions With Verified Answers.

BSN206 Hallmark Exam Review Questions With Verified Answers. The nurse assesses the BP in both arms of a newly admitted patient. Why would the nurse do this? - answerTo determine if there's a difference in the reading between the two arms Which of the following patients would be considered hypertensive after having two or more consistent reading of these values? - answerA football player with a diastolic BP pf 94 For which patient should you avoid using a leg pressure cuff to assess BP? - answerA patient with a deep vein thrombosis The student nurse is unsure of the BP measurement. What should the student nurse do first? - answerAsses the BP in the other arm It's 7am and the nurse takes the vital signs of a postoperative patient and finds his BP is elevated. Which of the following could explain the cause for this alteration in BP? - answerThe patient complains of pain at a 9 on a 0-10 pain scale The patient has a history of a left mastectomy. Where should the nurse take the patients BP? - answerIn the right arm The nurse in unable to obtain a BP reading using an electronic BP machine on a post-operative patient. The machine reads "ERROR" what priority action should the nurse take? - answerTake the patient's BP manually using a sphygmomanometer Which of the following vitals signs are expected for the adult patient who has problems in oxygenation? Temp 97.5 F (36.4C), P-76, R-20, BP 110/70, O2 sat- 95% Temp 98.6 F (37C), P-102, R-28, BP 98/50, O2 sat- 85% Temp 97.9 F (36.6C), P-80, R-18, BP 140/90, O2 sat- 95% Temp 98.2 F (36.8C), P-64, R-16, BP 120/80, O2 sat- 96% - answerTemp 98.6 F (37C), P- 102, R-28, BP 98/50, O2 sat- 85% A healthy 30-year old male arrives at the clinic for a physical. The nurse is responsible for collecting his vital signs. Which of the following can be delegated to a NAP?