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The nurse provides care for a patient with a chest tube flutter valve in place and
recalls which information about the device?
it allows patient mobility
it is used to evacuate fluide from the plueral space.
It is attached to the internal end of the chest tube.
It opens when the chest pressure is less than atmospheric pressure.
A.
A fluttter falve (also called the Hemlich valve) is used to remove air from the
pleural space. It allows for patient mobility b/c the smaller drainage bag can be
hidden under the clothes while the patient ambulates. The valve evacuates air, not
fluid, from the pleural space. It is attached to the external end of the chest tube. A
flutter valve opens whenever the pressure in the chest is greater than the
atmospheric pressure.
which is the appropriate method for a nurse to use when ascultating a patient's
abdomen?
Use the bell of the stethoscope for auscultation.
Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope for auscultation
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Hold the diaphragm lightly to the skin of the abdomen
Use the inferface of the diaphragm and the bell for auscultation
B.
Auscultation of the abdomen is useful in detecting high-pitched bowel sounds. The
diaphragm of the stethoscope is sensitive in picking up high-pitched sounds of the
abdomen. The bell of the stethoscip is sensitive in detecting low-pitched sounds
like heart murmurs The interface of the bell and diaphram is less useful for clinical
assessment. B/c the bowel dounds are high-pitched, the diaphragm should be held
firmly on the skin during auscultation.
In the mneumonic "DELIRIUM", the M represents which cause of delirium?
Medication
Malnutrition
Memory Loss
Metabolic disorders
D.
the letter "M" represents metabolic disorders in the mnemonic of causes for
delirum. The "R" for RX represents medication. The "D" for dementia and
dehydration represents memory loss. Malnurtition is not part of this mnemonic
What is the mneumonic "DELIRIUM"?
causes of Deliurium
D-dementia, dehydration
For a pateint with a head injury, for which complication r/t cerebral hemorrhage
and edema would the nurse monitor potential development?
Anxiety
Hyperthermia
Impaired physical mobillity
Increased intracranial pressure
D.
increased intracrainal pressure can occur as a potential complication r/t cerebral
hemorrhage and edma. Anxiety can result from an abrupt change in health status,
being in a hospital environment, and having an uncertain future. Hyperthermia can
occur dut to increased metabolism, infection and hypothalamic injury. Impaired
physical mobility is r/t a decreased level of consciousness
Which cognitive changes are characteristic of a pt experiencing hypoxia? (SATA).
Restlessness
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Apprehension
Improved mood
Memory changes
Pursed lip breathing
Improved concentration
A. B. D.
A pt, who is hypoxic may have neurologic symptoms that include apprehension,
restlessness, irritability, and memory changes. Mood will worsen rather than
improve. Pursed lip breathing is not a COGNITIVE symptoms. Concentration will
be poor w/ hypoxia rather than improved.
Which term is used to describe a group of adult Jewish family members who want
to participate in a religous ceremony at the bedside of a dying patient?
Mass
Minyan
Congregation
Sacrament of the Sick
B.
A minyan is a large group of adult Jewish people who may gather to pray at the
bedside of a dying patient. Mass is a catholic religious service. A congregation is
the group of members who belong ito a religious establishment liks a synagogue or
church. Sacrament of the Sick is a religous practive carried out for Catholics
during illness
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