Crepitus may occur when - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ascites - ANSWER- accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - ANSWER- -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - ANSWER- -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - ANSWER- -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - ANSWER- -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea - ANSWER- -increased r...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points During chest assessment, you note the patient's voice quality while auscultating the lung fields. The voice sound is intensified, there is a nasal quality to the voice, and the e's sound like a s. This sound is indicative of: Selected Answer: lung consolidation.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based and he staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would document Mr. B.'s patte...

Ascites - accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color - -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) - -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea - -increased rate, depth, with regular rhythm Che...

What should the nurse observe when assessing gait? - ANSWER-• Base of support • Weight-bearing stability • Foot position • Stride, length, and cadence of stride • Arm swing • Posture What should the nurse observe when assessing posture - ANSWER-the client's posture while standing with the feet together, noting alignment of the head, trunk, pelvis, and extremities. Also observe client's posture while sitting. Abnormal gait findings - ANSWER-Uneven weight bearing is eviden...

Orthopedics (Hurst) NCLEX Study Guide Exam. Fracture SSx: (7) - pain & tenderness - unnatural movement - deformity - shortening of extremity (caused by muscle spasm) - crepitus (bone ends grating together) - swelling - discoloration What is the main concern with orthopedic injuries? compartment syndrome To prevent further injury to fracture site, do what? (3) - immobilize bone ends and adjacent joints - support fracture above and below site - move extremity as little as...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points Part of the screening orthopedic component of the examination includes evaluating the person while he or she is: Selected Answer: duck walking.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points During chest assessment, you note the patient's voice quality while auscultating the lung fields. The voice sound is intensified, there is a nasal quality to the voice, and the e's sound like a s. This sound is indicative of: Selected Answer: lung consolidation.  Question...

NURS6512 FINAL EXAM LATEST VERSION C REAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AGRADE (WALDEN UNIVERSITY) The best way to ease the apprehension of a 3-year-old child before a physical examination is to: Selected Answer: let the child hold the stethoscope while you listen. While interviewing a 70-year-old female clinic patient, she tells you that she takes ginkgo biloba and St. John's wort. You make a short note to check for results of the: Selected Answer: Mini-...

NURS 6512 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023-2024 WALDEN UNIVERSITY Question 1 .The best way to ease the apprehension of a 3-year-old child before a physical examination is to: Selected Answer: let the child hold the stethoscope while you listen. While interviewing a 70-year-old female clinic patient, she tells you that she takes ginkgo biloba and St. John's wort. You make a short note to check for results of the: Selected Answer: Mini-Mental State...

NUR 2115 Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest UPDATED 2024 (GRADED) When assessing a 2-3 year old child, what is important to consider? Answers: Assess least invasive to most invasive. Start with examining the ears and mouth. Make sure to examine the child lying on the exam table. It’s easier to examine the child if the parent is not in the room. Question 2 0 out of 1.5 points The nurse notes an audible, crunching/grating sound on the client’s knee while climbing the stai...

CHAPTER 14 MUSCULOSKELETAL, PN 111 INTEGUMENTARY AND HEENT, PN 111 CH. 6, 7, 8, PN 111 CHAPTERS 1-4, PN 111 CH 16 AND 17, PN 111-CARDIAC AND GI, PN 111 RESPIRATORY AND NEURO SYSTEMS, CRANIAL NERVES ALL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE What is carpal tunnel syndrome? -Caused by inflammation of the median nerve at the wrist -Causes numbness, tingling, and pain in thumb index and first three fingers How does the nurse assess for carpal tunnel syndrome? By tapping on the...