Auscultate lung fields - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is immoblie. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Correct Answer-Turn the client on his side before starting oral care. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for fluticasone/salmeterol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider? Correct Answer-White coating in the mouth A nurse is preparing an adolescent client ...

Exit HESI PN An older client with metastatic breast cancer is experiencing shortness of breath as a result of a bilateral pneumonia the client has a living will and the family is requesting hospice care which information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with the client and family regarding hospice? • Instructions for care should be included in the clients living will • Care can be provided in home where client resides • Care focuses on comfort dignity and emotion support An...

Med Surg Final HESI Practise Test Examination 2023 A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to...

A nurse is administering IV fluid to an older adult client. The nurse should perform which priority assessment to monitor for adverse effects? A) Auscultate lung sounds. B) Measure urine output. C) Monitor blood pressure readings. D) Monitor serum electrolyte levels. - Answer auscultate lung sounds **The priority assessment the nurse should make when using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care is auscultating lung sounds to monitor for fluid volume excess, a complic...

Assessing systematic and continuous collection, analysis, validation, and communication of patient data, or information Holistic the whole patient Nursing Assessment Goal Goal is to promote an optimal level of health through interventions to prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping w disabilities/death Medical assessment Target data pointing to pathological conditions Types of Physical assessments Systems approach, head to toe, focused Objective Master01 | Septe...

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD) Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A) Apply a heating pad on a low setting to help relieve leg pain B) Adjust the thermostat so that the environment is warm C) Wear antiembolic stockings during the day D) Rest with the legs above heart level B) Adjust the thermostat so that the environment is warm A nurse is preparing an adolescent client who has pneumonia...

Assessing - systematic and continuous collection, analysis, validation, and communication of patient data, or information Holistic - the whole patient Nursing Assessment Goal - Goal is to promote an optimal level of health through interventions to prevent illness, restore health, and facilitate coping w disabilities/death Medical assessment - Target data pointing to pathological conditions Types of Physical assessments - Systems approach, head to toe, focused Objective - what's o...

NREMT - Cardiology & Resuscitation Exam 2023 (100% Correct Answers) A 9-year-old male complains of pain in the middle of his chest. He tells you that the pain increases with deep inspiration. His mother tells you that he has had frequent coughing for the past week. She denies any other medical history and tells you he is up-to-date with his vaccinations. His lungs are clear to auscultation. His vital signs are P 110, R 18, BP 110/70, and SpO2 is 97% on room air. You should suspect: A. c...

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (MODULE 2)A nurse is preparing to auscultate a client's breath sounds. To assess vesicular breath sounds, the nurse places the stethoscope over: - correct answer The peripheral lung fields Rationale: Vesicular breath sounds are heard over the peripheral lung fields, where air flows through the smaller bronchioles and alveoli. Broncho vesicular breath sounds are heard over the major bronchi. Bronchial (tracheal) breath sounds are heard over the trachea ...

Exam 2: NSG500/ NSG 500 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Advanced Health Assessment Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Symptoms of tympanic membrane rupture Answer: Bloody/yellow discharge from ear, pain, hearing loss, tinnitus Q: Laryngeal obstruction Answer: Stridor Q: How to examine the ear in children vs. adults, and considerations in geriatrics Answer: Children/infant: Below 3 years old, down and back Adults: 3+ older, UP and back. Q: Ri...