Exam 2 Flashcards
The nurse may suspect right sided heart failure based on what assessment findings?
JVD, edema, weight gain
What part of the stethoscope should the nurse use to auscultate heart sounds?
Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope first, then follow up with the bell to listen for murmurs
Where do you begin when auscultating the heart sounds?
The 2ICS at the RSB
The nurse auscultating over the 2nd intercostal space right Sternal border will hear:
The aortic valve area
What is an extra heart sound heard before S1?
S4
Oxygenated blood is pumped from the left ventricle to the:
Aortic valve to aorta
What is a blowing or swishing sound found over the mitral valve?
Murmur
A client with SPO2 of 80% may have which skin color change?
Cyanosis
What findings indicate arterial disease?
Shiny, hairless legs
What assessment findings indicate venous insufficiency?
Red/brown color of the legs, pitting edema, pain
What assessment finding indicates DVT?
Erythema, edema, warmth, and pain in 1 leg
What should be done to get an accurate BP reading?
Arm at level of heart, cuff 1-2 inches above brachial pulse, legs uncrossed, feet flat on the floor
What technique is used to assess resonance?
Percussion
What are low pitched bubbling lung sounds on inspiration called?
Course crackles
What are medium pitched with equal duration lung sounds heard over the major bronchi called?
Bronchovesicular
A respiratory rate of 8bpm and the depth is shallow is called what?
Hypoventilation
What is the difference between Brady/tachypnea and hypo/hyperventilation
The depth of the respirations
The nurse hears barking or honking on inspiration on auscultation of the trachea and documents:
Stridor
The nurse auscultates high pitched, loud, and tubular sounds over the trachea and documents:
Normal bronchial breath sounds
What will a nurse document a note for nails in a client with COPD?
Nail bed angle of 190 degrees
What describes if the breath is deep or shallow?
Depth
Which assessment will the nurse palpate the chest wall while the client states 99?
Tactile fremitus
What are expected findings of the neck?
No JVD, trachea=midlne, non palpable lymph nodes
Artificial eyes should be cleaned…
As needed with soap and water
T/F 20/20 sees better than 20/15
False; 20/20= you can see at 20 ft what a normal person sees at 20 ft 20/15= you can see at 20 ft what a normal person can see from 15 ft
Denture care should be performed with…
A soft toothbrush and toothpaste
A perforated TM is a contraindication for ear irrigation T/F
True
T/F The Webber test indicates that there is hearing loss
True