Richard Flashcards
The GP practice decides to complete a full set of vital signs. At which time of day would you expect the nurse to obtain the lowest body temperature?
A. Late evening.
B. Late afternoon.
C. Early afternoon.
D. Early morning.
D. Early morning.
The practice nurse asks you to take Richard’s blood pressure. When deciding where to place the cuff on Richards arm, which action is the most appropriate?
A. The bladder inside the cuff encircles 50% of the arm circumference.
B. The cuff is placed about 2.5cm above the antecubital area.
C. The cuff starts to be wrapped at the end of the bladder.
D. The cuff is wrapped loosely around the arm.
B. The cuff is placed about 2.5cm above the antecubital area.
Richard is lying down on the examination table when you monitor his blood pressure. Which of the following would you expect?
A. Blood pressure will be slightly lower than his normal reading.
B. No change, since position rarely effects blood pressure.
C. Blood pressure will be slightly higher than his normal reading.
D. Questionable accuracy of the reading.
A. Blood pressure will be slightly lower than his normal reading.
As there are several things happening in the clinic at the moment you need to consider clinical priority. Clinical priorities:
A. Are based on the assessment data collected.
B. Is learning from process to inform practice.
C. Involve preparing for and taking action.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
An appropriate nursing diagnosis for Richard would be:
A. Richard’s urine will no longer smell of fish.
B. The cause of Richard’s urinary symptoms will be identified.
C. Richard will drink less to reduce the frequency of urination.
D. Potential risk of urinary tract infection as evidenced by increased frequency of urination, reduced volumes and offensive odour.
D. Potential risk of urinary tract infection as evidenced by increased frequency of urination, reduced volumes and offensive odour.
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Advise Richard to drink more fluid to flush out the fishy smell.
B. Call the doctor urgently requesting a full course of antibiotics.
C. Obtain a urinalysis and perform a dipstick test.
D. Reassure Richard that eating fish all weekend has not been the cause of his symptoms.
C. Obtain a urinalysis and perform a dipstick test.
