Chapter 29 Fundamentals of Nursing

Which effect would slow inflation of the cuff have on blood pressure readings?

While assessing a patient, the nurse finds that the radial pulse is abnormal. Which pulse would the nurse assess next?

After measuring the temp of the temporal artery, the nurse cleans the sensor with an alcohol swab, why?

Which site would be used by the nurse to determine pulse in children?

Which site would the nurse choose to assess the circulation to the lower leg?

Which site would the nurse choose for assessing the pulse in a child?

Which statement is true about body temperature?

How would the nurse ensure the aneroid sphygmomanometer's accuracy over time?

A pt. has an apical HR of 92 bpm and a radial rate of 78 bpm. Which number would the nurse record as the pulse deficit?

Which value measured in millimeters of mercury indicates normal pulse pressure?

Which heat loss mechanism involves the transfer of heat away by air movement?

Which site would the nurse use to assess circulation to the foot?

Which site would the nurse use to perform an Allen test?

Which patient population adapts using nonshivering thermogenesis when body temperature decreases?

Which site would the nurse assess to determine the status of circulation to the hand?

Which grade is given to the normal strength of a pulse?

Which pulse would the nurse use to teach athletes to monitor their heart rate?

At what age in years is the respiratory system mature in healthy people?

Which finding is consistent with the plateau stage of fever?

Which patient characteristic would warrant the use of a Doppler device to obtain an accurate reading?

At what age in years does the respiratory system begin to decline in healthy people?

While assessing the oral temp of a pt. using an electronic thermometer,why would the nurse ask the pt to close the lips?

Which pulse site would the nurse assess for circulation of blood to the foot?

Which pulse assessment site is used when performing the Allen's test?

Which group is at a higher risk of having heatstroke?

How would the nurse ensure the aneroid sphygmomanometer's accuracy over time?

Which follow-up time frame would the health care provider recommend to a patient with stage 2 hypertension?

Which pulse range measured in millimeters of mercury is normal?

Which step of the nursing process is involves when the nurse compares current temp reading with the pt's baseline temp?

When assessing the patient's respiration, for which reason would the nurse elevate the bed to 60° in a sitting position?

Which factor leads to a lower core temperature in older adults than in youn adults?

Which phase of the nursing process is involved in determining the appropriate site for measuring a pt's temperature?

The nurse observes decreased chest expansion with respirations in a 70 yr old pt. Which factor could be a cause?

Where would the nurse locate the pulse to auscultate blood pressure?

Which factor is responsible for oversensitivity of older adults to the environmental temperature?

Before assessing the rectal temp of a pt, the nurse slidse a disposable probe over the thermometer probe stem, why?

In which adult patient would a resting heart rate of 55 bpm be considered a normal finding?

Which site would be used by the nurse to determine pulse in children?

Which range would be the average core temperature of older adults?

Which parameter would the nurse assess to evaluate the outcome of oxygen therapy?

During which step in the nursing process would the nurse teach a patient about the meaning of ox2 saturation readings?

Which peripheral pulse is the most common and easiest to assess for pulse rate assessment?

Which parameter may be altered because of decreased vessel elasticity?

Respirations of more than 20 breaths/min. Which term would the nurse use to record this breathing pattern?

While assessing the axillary temp, why does the nurse raise the pt's arm away from the torso?

Which pulse rates are used to calculate a patient's pulse deficit?

Which equipment is needed for measuring a patient's oxygen saturation?

Which parameter abnormality is associated with a difference between a patient's apical pulse and radial pulse rates?

The blood pressure of an older patient is 150/90 mm Hg. What is the pulse pressure in this patient?

Which drug decreases a patient's heat production?

Which process produces body heat?

An infant with respiratory infection has a heart rate of 150 bpm. Which interpretation would the nurse make?

Which site would the nurse choose to document continuous core temperatures while the patient is in the ICU?

Which rational would explain the nurse removing black nail polis from the fingernail of a pt. before measuring O2 sat?

Which drug would the nurse expect to depress respiratory rate and depth?

During which step in the nursing process would the nurse teach a patient to monitor heart rate?

Which value measured in millimeters of mercury indicates normal pulse pressure?

Which site would the nurse choose to assess the circulation to the lower leg?

Abnormally shallow respirations followed by irregular periods of apnea, which term does the nurse use to recording this?

Which site does the nurse use to palpate the posterior tibial artery?

Which pulse would the nurse use t teach athletes to monitor their heart rates?

Which finding is associated with an elevated temperature?

Which drug class reduces heat production?

Which factor decreases when there is a rise in body temperature?

Which factor would affect the functional ability of the pulse oximeter with digital probes?

Which arterial site would the nurse choose to assess circulation to the lower arm and auscultate blood pressure?

Which statement is true regarding the radiation heat-loss mechanism of the body?

While assessing the apical pulse in a pt, the nurse places the diaphragm of the stethoscope in her palm for 10 sec, why?

Which site would the nurse choose to asses the pulse of a patient who is deteriorating?

Which pulse rates are used to calculate a patient's pulse deficit?

Which statement is true regarding the pulse rate of an older adult?

In which phase would the nurse observe blowing and whooshing sounds during blood pressure (BP) measurement?

The nurse locates different anatomical landmarks to identify the point of the apical impulse, why?

Which breathing pattern is deep, regular, and increased in rate?

Which breathing pattern is deep, regular, and increased in rate?

Which statement is true regarding respiration?

Which respiratory rate is breats per minute indicates tachypnea?

For which reason would the nurse palpate the patient's popliteal pulse?

Which site would the nurse choose for assessing the pulse in a child?

Which factor is likely to give a false high reading of blood pressure during blood pressure measurement?

What type is equipment is best to get a pulse for an obese patient?

Which statement is true about and electrocardiogram?

Which condition is a result of the heat loss mechanisms of the body becoming overwhelmed?

How would the nurse determine the ventilatory rhythm in a patient?

Which site is commonly preferred for assessing the heart rate in an adult patient?

Which hormone causes rise in body temperature during ovulation?