Midclavicular - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A student states that a client has palpable rushing vibration in the area of the pulmonic valve. What should the instructor explain that the student is feeling? A. thrill B. thrust C. heave D. normal finding correct answer A Thrill- vibrations detected on palpitation caused by turbulent blood flow (causes may be incompetent valves, pulm HTN, or septal defects) In order to palpate an apical pulse when performing a cardiac assessment, where should the nurse place the fingers? A. lef...

Exam 3: NSG316 / NSG 316 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Health Assessment Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: Orthopnea Answer: how many pillows are used when sleeping or laying down in order to be able breathe Question: Where can the aortic valve be auscultated? Answer: 2nd right interspace Question: Where can the pulmonic valve be auscultated? Answer: 2nd left interspace Question: where can the tricuspid valve be auscu...

Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use to determine the adequacy of oxygen delivery? - ANSWER-Lactate A provider is forming an initial impression of a child using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT). During which step of the PAT may the provider use the mnemonic TICLS to assess the patient? - ANSWER-Appearance A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit s...

sinus rhythm regular rhythm Set by SA node at 60 to 100 bpm P waves normal normal qrs PR 0.12 - 0.2 normal qrs less than 0.10 wide qrs is greater than 0.12 Sinus Tachycardia 100-160 bpm SA node reduced time for ventricle filling assess for SOB or chest pain a prolonged QT interval more prone to arrhythmia NSR reflects the heart's normal electrical activity, providing synchrony between the atria and the ventricles. Sinus tachycardia occurs when the sinus no...

Maryville AHA NURS 612 Exam 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED HPI questions for chief complaint of abdominal issue - ANS ○Abdominal pain-OLDCARTS ○When did the pain start? ○Where is the pain in your stomach? ○Does the pain radiate to other locations? ○Have experience nausea/vomiting, indigestion or increase in belching. ○What medications have you used to treat your symptoms? ○Have you had any diarrhea or constipation? ○Do you have to use laxative frequently? ○Wh...

Which blood vessel drains the blood from the head and upper extremities? Pulmonary vein Inferior vena cava Superior vena cava Internal jugular vein - Answer Superior Vena Cava The superior vena cava drains blood from the head and upper extremities and carries it to the right side of the heart. The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. The internal jugular vein drains blood from the head, but not from the upper extremities. The inferior vena cava carries...

CCRN CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE EXAM LATEST 2023/2024 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS TEST BANK -Which of the following ventilator settings is most likely to decrease the work of breathing? A assist-control B pressure support C tidal volume D CPAP {{Ans- Answer:B Pressure support senses the beginning of the patient's spontaneous inspiration and provides a set pressure to assist the inspiratory effort. The primary purpose of the ventilator settings listed in choices(A),(C)...

PN Nursing Care of Children Practice B Exam Questions and Answers Latest. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of preschoolers regarding the use of booster seats in a motor vehicle. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - Secure the child in the booster seat using the motor vehicle’s shoulder-lap seat belt— booster seats do not have built in straps A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a child who is in Buck’s traction. Wh...

Mid systolic murmur that radiates to left sternal border with a medium pitch; a coarse thrill is palpated as well? - Correct answer-Aortic stenosis During percussion, the patient holds his or her arms in front in order to? - Correct answer-Expose maximum lung area List 2 HPI questions for Chest pain - Correct answer-1. does the pain radiate to the arm or jaw 2. Are there associated symptoms such as SOB, sweating or N/V List 2 patient educations regarding sun exposure - Correct answer-1. A...

Midterm Exam: NURS100/ NURS 100 (2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: Difference between medical and surgical asepsis Answer: Medical: "clean technique", reduce number of microorganisms. Surgical: "sterile technique", eliminate number of microorganisms. Q: Labs and diagnostics for diagnosing infection (4) Answer: WBC, ESR, C&S, CXR, CT, MRI Q: Chain of infection (6) Answer: Infectious agent,...