Ch 29 Quick quiz, study guide, etc

Question 1

You have delegated vital signs to assistive personnel. The assistant informs you that the patient has just finished a bowl of hot soup. What should the nurse’s most appropriate advice be? ​

A. Take a rectal temperature.​

B. Take the oral temperature as planned.​

C. Advise the patient to drink a glass of cold water.​

D. Wait 20-30 minutes and take an oral temperature.​

Answer 1

D. Wait 20-30 minutes and take an oral temperature.​

Question 2

You notice that a teenager has an irregular pulse. What is the best action the nurse should take?​

A. Read the history and physical.​

B. Assess the apical pulse rate for 1 full minute.​

C. Auscultate for strength and depth of pulse.​

D. Ask whether the patient feels any palpitations or faintness of breath.​

Answer 2

B. Assess the apical pulse rate for 1 full minute.​

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3. A postoperative patient is breathing rapidly. What should the nurse do next?​

A. Call the physician.​

B. Count the respirations.​

C. Assess the oxygen saturation.​

D. Ask the patient if he feels uncomfortable.

Answer 4

C. Assess the oxygen saturation.​

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occurs to increase minute ventilation. Hypothermia and general anesthesia depress respiratory rates.

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