define pulse pressure: - Answer the difference between systolic & diastolic pressure
readings
auscultatory method: the width of the cuff should be _____ of the arm circumference at
the point where the cuff is wrapped - Answer 40%
auscultatory method: the bladder should surround ____ of the arm ...
NUFT 204 Exam #1 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Verified Solutions define pulse pressure: - Answer the difference b etween systolic & diastolic pressure readings auscultatory method: the width of the cuff should be _____ of the arm circumference at the point where the cuff is wrapped - Answer 40% auscultatory method: the bladder should surround ____ of the arm circumference of an adult and the whole arm for a chil d - Answer 80% auscultatory method: readings on a cuff that is too large - Answer falsely low auscultatory method: readings on a cuff that is too tight - Answer falsely high correct positioning for observing respiratory rate: - Answer - semi -Fowler's po sition - rest an arm across abdomen if a patient has an _________, it's likely they will also have an elevated pulse rate - Answer elevated temperature S2 is produced when: - Answer the semilunar valves close (the end of systole) when taking BP, you not e the points on the manometer where you: - Answer - first hear Korotkoff sounds - when the sound disappears it is not necessary to ask patient's with high BP if they have ___________ - Answer eaten anything within the last hour; the ingestion of food rare ly has any effect correct order for donning PPE attire: - Answer - gown - mask - goggles - gloves define medical asepsis: - Answer reducing the number of pathogens define surgical asepsis: - Answer sterile; completely eliminating microorganisms during surgical hand washing, why are hands kept above the elbows? - Answer to encourage water & soap to flow away from the clean hands how do you position your hands and arms while waiting for a sterile procedure to begin? - Answer with your hands claspe d together infront of your body above waist level proper sequence for opening a sterile pack: - Answer - flap furthest from your body - side flaps (right, left) - flap closest to your body prior to entering the surgical -scrub area, which PPE items should surgical team members don? - Answer - protective eyewear - hair cover - mask - shoe covers define partial bath (2): - Answer - bathing only essential areas such as the genitals, underarms, face & hands - consists of washing body parts that the patient ca nnot reach (including the back & providing a back rub) define therapeutic bath: - Answer part of treatment for conditions such as skin disorders, burns & elevated body temp when are bag baths useful? - Answer for older adults & in critical and long -term care settings (*however, can be used on any patient) what components are used in a mitered corner? - Answer - top sheet - bed spread how should arms be bathed? - Answer using long, firm strokes from the distal to the proximal areas when performing a com plete bed bath for a patient, the nurse should______ - Answer raise the room temperature _____ is the solution used for daily oral care for an unconscious patient - Answer chlorhexidine 2 steps to take after replacing bed linens: - Answer - lower the bed to original position - make sure wheels are locked
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