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Medsurg exam 5
ATI Medsurg exam 5
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Showing 10 questions Sign up for moreThe nurse is performing care on a client. The nurse should recognize which of the following as a description of the pulse pressure?
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The nurse is preparing to assess the blood pressure on a client. Which of the following should be the appropriate guidelines when selecting the correct blood pressure cuff size?
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The nurse is performing a functional assessment on a 57-year-old client diagnosed with advanced Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse when performing a functional assessment on a client diagnosed with COPD?
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The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse perform first?
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A client at the clinic for an annual wellness physical denies experiencing any acute health problems. The nurse should utilize which open-ended general lead to begin the interview?
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The nurse recognizes that an important tool in building cultural competence when caring for a client is the:
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A client came to the Emergency Department with nausea and vomiting. Which of the following will the nurse include in the client's database?
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The nurse is performing an examination of the client's lymph nodes in the neck. The nurse should recognize which of the following is the appropriate assessment technique of lymph nodes in the neck?
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A. Using strong pressure, palpate with both hands to compare the two sides.Strong pressure is not recommended when palpating lymph nodes, as it could cause discomfort and may not provide accurate information. Lymph nodes are best assessed using gentle pressure.
B. Gently pinch each node between one's thumb and forefinger, and then move down the neck muscle.Pinching the lymph nodes is not the correct technique. Lymph nodes should be palpated gently, not pinched, to assess their size, consistency, and mobility.
C. Using the index finger, firmly palpate by applying pressure in a rotating pattern.While a rotating pattern is part of the technique, using firm pressure with a single finger is not ideal. Gentle pressure and the use of multiple fingers or both hands are preferred for more accurate assessment.
D. Using gentle pressure, palpate with both hands to compare the two sides.This is the correct technique. Gentle pressure should be used to palpate the lymph nodes with both hands, allowing for comparison between the two sides. This method helps the nurse accurately assess the size, consistency, mobility, and tenderness of the lymph nodes.
The nurse is assessing the intensity of a client's pain. Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse?
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A nurse is performing a review of systems on a client. The nurse recognizes that the purpose of the review of systems in a health history is to:
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