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Which rationale explains why a patient with congenital heart disease develops clubbing?
Which rationale explains why a patient with congenital heart disease develops clubbing?
- It is a disorder of the nail.
- It is caused by insufficient oxygenation at the periphery. (correct)
- It is a condition that runs in families.
- It is secondary to neurological damage caused by heart disease.
Which pulse is difficult to palpate in a normal patient?
Which pulse is difficult to palpate in a normal patient?
- Femoral pulse
- Brachial pulse
- Popliteal pulse (correct)
- Dorsalis pedis pulse
Which factor is considered a risk factor for heart disease? ---SATA---
Which factor is considered a risk factor for heart disease? ---SATA---
- Smoking (correct)
- Lack of exercise (correct)
- Alcohol ingestion (correct)
- A low-cholesterol diet
Which position is the most suitable for an abdominal examination?
Which position is the most suitable for an abdominal examination?
According to the American Cancer society guidelines, how often should a 52-year-old patient undergo a colonoscopy?
According to the American Cancer society guidelines, how often should a 52-year-old patient undergo a colonoscopy?
What would the nurse palpate for the apical impulse?
What would the nurse palpate for the apical impulse?
In addition to cyanotic lips and nail beds, nasal faring and pursed lips, which sign would directly indicate that a patient is suffering from cardiac or pulmonary insufficiency?
In addition to cyanotic lips and nail beds, nasal faring and pursed lips, which sign would directly indicate that a patient is suffering from cardiac or pulmonary insufficiency?
While auscultating the bowel sounds in a patient, the nurse reports borborygmi. Which characteristic sound is present?
While auscultating the bowel sounds in a patient, the nurse reports borborygmi. Which characteristic sound is present?
During a vascular system assessment, the nurse hears a blowing sound in the carotid artery of the patient. Which finding would the nurse include in the medical report?
During a vascular system assessment, the nurse hears a blowing sound in the carotid artery of the patient. Which finding would the nurse include in the medical report?
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates the need for further teaching regarding examination of the abdomen?
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates the need for further teaching regarding examination of the abdomen?
For which reason would the nurse ask the patient about a history of hemodialysis?
For which reason would the nurse ask the patient about a history of hemodialysis?
How would the nurse examine the organs in the abdomen to evaluate abdominal pain?
How would the nurse examine the organs in the abdomen to evaluate abdominal pain?
Which statement represents accurate patient teaching regarding frequency of screening tests for colorectal cancer?
Which statement represents accurate patient teaching regarding frequency of screening tests for colorectal cancer?
In which position are the rectum and anus of a non ambulatory patient examined?
In which position are the rectum and anus of a non ambulatory patient examined?
Which information would the nurse include when teaching a patient with poor arterial circulation about checking blood flow in the legs?
Which information would the nurse include when teaching a patient with poor arterial circulation about checking blood flow in the legs?
A patient with a history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease reports to the health care provider about the presence of black, tarry-colored stools. On further assessment, the health care provider prescribes a radiographic examination of the colon and rectum. Which other patient finding would support the prescription for a radiographic exam?
A patient with a history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease reports to the health care provider about the presence of black, tarry-colored stools. On further assessment, the health care provider prescribes a radiographic examination of the colon and rectum. Which other patient finding would support the prescription for a radiographic exam?
Which nursing intervention would be beneficial for a patient who has pancreatitis?
Which nursing intervention would be beneficial for a patient who has pancreatitis?
While assessing the bowel motility of a patient, the nurse finds an absence of sounds. Which condition might be the reason? ---SATA---
While assessing the bowel motility of a patient, the nurse finds an absence of sounds. Which condition might be the reason? ---SATA---
Which action made by the nursing student requires further teaching regarding assessment of venous pressure?
Which action made by the nursing student requires further teaching regarding assessment of venous pressure?
Which factor led the nurse to suspect alterations in the upper gastrointestinal tract?
Which factor led the nurse to suspect alterations in the upper gastrointestinal tract?
Which statement if made by the nursing student indicates a need for further teaching regarding assessment of the lymphatic system?
Which statement if made by the nursing student indicates a need for further teaching regarding assessment of the lymphatic system?
Which point is important for the nurse to include when teaching students about abdominal assessment?
Which point is important for the nurse to include when teaching students about abdominal assessment?
The nurse who is conducting cardiac assessment of a patient notices a very loud thrill that is easily palpable. Which grade would be assigned to this thrill? Grade ___
The nurse who is conducting cardiac assessment of a patient notices a very loud thrill that is easily palpable. Which grade would be assigned to this thrill? Grade ___
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates the need for further teaching regarding abdominal assessments?
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates the need for further teaching regarding abdominal assessments?
Which nursing intervention is appropriate when performing an abdominal examination and the patient's abdominal muscles have tightened?
Which nursing intervention is appropriate when performing an abdominal examination and the patient's abdominal muscles have tightened?
Which action by the nurse might have caused an older adult to develop syncope during assessment of the carotid arteries?
Which action by the nurse might have caused an older adult to develop syncope during assessment of the carotid arteries?
Which statement regarding the assessment of the jugular veins is true?
Which statement regarding the assessment of the jugular veins is true?
Which statement regarding the assessment of the peripheral veins is true?
Which statement regarding the assessment of the peripheral veins is true?
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates the need for further teaching regarding phlebitis?
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates the need for further teaching regarding phlebitis?
The nurse is measuring a patient's pulse by directing the patient to lie down. Then the nurse places the fingertips of both hands on the opposite sides of the pulse site. Which puts is the nurse measuring?
The nurse is measuring a patient's pulse by directing the patient to lie down. Then the nurse places the fingertips of both hands on the opposite sides of the pulse site. Which puts is the nurse measuring?
