RCTC NURS 1117 Practical Exam Written Questions with Complete and Verified Solutions
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What is the proper technique for assessing radial pulse?
The proper technique involves placing two fingers (index and middle) over the radial artery
on the wrist, counting the beats for 30 seconds, and mul...
RCTC NURS 1117 Practical Exam Written
Questions with Complete and Verified
Solutions
What is the proper technique for assessing radial pulse?
✔✔The proper technique involves placing two fingers (index and middle) over the radial artery
on the wrist, counting the beats for 30 seconds, and multiplying by two for beats per minute.
How do you correctly measure a patient’s blood pressure using a manual sphygmomanometer?
✔✔Ensure the patient is seated with their arm supported at heart level, place the cuff around the
upper arm, inflate the cuff until the pulse is no longer palpable, then slowly deflate while
listening with a stethoscope, noting the systolic and diastolic readings.
What are the key steps in performing a sterile dressing change?
✔✔Key steps include gathering supplies, performing hand hygiene, donning sterile gloves,
removing the old dressing, cleaning the wound with sterile technique, and applying a new sterile
dressing.
How do you assess a patient’s respiratory rate accurately?
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, ✔✔Observe the rise and fall of the patient’s chest, count the number of breaths for 30 seconds,
and multiply by two to get the respiratory rate per minute.
What is the correct method for administering a subcutaneous injection?
✔✔Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab, pinch the skin, insert the needle at a 45- to 90-
degree angle, inject the medication slowly, and withdraw the needle while applying gentle
pressure.
How is a neurological assessment performed?
✔✔A neurological assessment includes evaluating the patient’s level of consciousness, pupil
reaction, motor strength, sensory function, and reflexes.
What are the steps involved in a focused abdominal assessment?
✔✔Steps include inspecting the abdomen for contour and skin changes, auscultating bowel
sounds in all four quadrants, palpating for tenderness or masses, and percussing for organ size.
How do you perform a capillary blood glucose test?
✔✔Perform hand hygiene, use a lancet to prick the patient’s finger, collect a drop of blood on a
test strip, and insert the strip into a glucometer to obtain the blood glucose reading.
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