HESI Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide & Practice Questions & Labvalue

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Which assessment data would
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ray obtained after the tubingprovide the most accurate
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determination of proper q q




placement of a nasogastric
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tube?
proper placement of the NG tubing. How
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ever, thebest indicator that the tubing is pro
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perly placed is q q




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(C). (D) is not an indicator of proper placementto assure a pH value of 4 or
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less.

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tomach after injecting air i
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ntothe tubing.
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ng wasinserted.
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D) Checkingqtheqremainingq

length of tubing to ensure t
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hatthe correct length was
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inserted.




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When assisting an 82-year-old
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client to ambulate, it is
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important for the nurse to q q q q The center of gravity for adults is the hips. However,
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realize that the center of
q q q q as the person grows older, a stooped posture is
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gravity for an elderly person is
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the osteoporosis and normal bone degeneration, and q q q q q




the knees, hips, and elbows flex. This stooped
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A) Arms.
q posture results in the upper torso (B) becoming the
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B) Upper torso.
q q center of gravity for older persons. Although (A) is a
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C) Head.
q part, or an extension of the upper torso, this is not
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D) Feet
q the best and most complete answer.
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Which action is most important
q q q q C) Keep gloved hands above the elbows
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for the nurse to implement
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when donning sterile gloves?
q q q Gloved hands held below waist level are
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considered unsterile (C). (A and B) are not essential
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A) Maintain thumb at a ninety
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degree angle. q put the glove on the dominant hand first, it is not
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B) Hold hands with fingers
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down while gloving.
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C) Keep gloved hands above
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the elbows.
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D) Put the glove on the
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dominant hand first.
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