Ethics, Processing, and Care - NCLEX-PN
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What is the normal range for hemoglobin levels in an adult female?
What is the normal range for hemoglobin levels in an adult female?
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The normal range for hemoglobin in an adult female is 
. Hemoglobin levels above that range may be indicative of chronic low blood oxygen, while lower levels of hemoglobin are seen in anemia.
The normal range for hemoglobin in an adult female is
What is the normal range for hemoglobin levels in an adult male?
What is the normal range for hemoglobin levels in an adult male?
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The normal range for hemoglobin levels in an adult male is 
. Hemoglobin levels above that range may be indicative of chronic low blood oxygen, while lower levels of hemoglobin are seen in anemia.
The normal range for hemoglobin levels in an adult male is
What should you expect to hear when percussing the seventh intercostal space along the right midclavicular line?
What should you expect to hear when percussing the seventh intercostal space along the right midclavicular line?
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When percussing the seventh intercostal space along the right midclavicular line, you should expect to hear a dull note, as this is directly over the solid mass of the liver.
The border of the liver can be found by percussing in a descending line along the intercostal spaces of the right midclavicular line, starting at the clavicle. The superior border of the liver can be measured at the point where percussion transforms from resonant or hyperresonant (indicating the air-filled lung) to dull (indicating the solid mass of the liver).
When percussing the seventh intercostal space along the right midclavicular line, you should expect to hear a dull note, as this is directly over the solid mass of the liver.
The border of the liver can be found by percussing in a descending line along the intercostal spaces of the right midclavicular line, starting at the clavicle. The superior border of the liver can be measured at the point where percussion transforms from resonant or hyperresonant (indicating the air-filled lung) to dull (indicating the solid mass of the liver).
On palpating the abdominal aorta, the diameter of the aorta is measured at 3cm. This indicates an abdominal aorta that is .
On palpating the abdominal aorta, the diameter of the aorta is measured at 3cm. This indicates an abdominal aorta that is .
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A healthy and normal abdominal aorta will measure between 2.5-3cm in diameter. An abdominal aorta over 3cm and under 5cm in diameter is considered to be enlarged, and surgery to prevent abdominal aortic aneurism is generally performed on abdominal aortas that surpass 5cm in diameter in females or 5.5cm in diameter in males.
A healthy and normal abdominal aorta will measure between 2.5-3cm in diameter. An abdominal aorta over 3cm and under 5cm in diameter is considered to be enlarged, and surgery to prevent abdominal aortic aneurism is generally performed on abdominal aortas that surpass 5cm in diameter in females or 5.5cm in diameter in males.
A nurse is performing standard cardiac auscultation on a 47 year old male with normal heart size.
Where would the nurse listen to evaluate the pulmonic valve?
A nurse is performing standard cardiac auscultation on a 47 year old male with normal heart size.
Where would the nurse listen to evaluate the pulmonic valve?
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The pulmonic valve can be auscultated to the left of the sternum at the second intercostal space. Auscultation at this space can aid in the identification of pulmonary murmurs such as pulmonary stenosis or regurgitation. The second right intercostal space is the location at which the nurse would be able to evaluate the aortic valve. The first intercostal space is not generally auscultated in a normal heart exam.
The pulmonic valve can be auscultated to the left of the sternum at the second intercostal space. Auscultation at this space can aid in the identification of pulmonary murmurs such as pulmonary stenosis or regurgitation. The second right intercostal space is the location at which the nurse would be able to evaluate the aortic valve. The first intercostal space is not generally auscultated in a normal heart exam.
A nurse is performing standard cardiac auscultation on a 47 year old male with normal heart size.
The nurse pauses to listen at the fifth intercostal space on the left mid-clavicular line. The nurse is evaluating which of the following?
A nurse is performing standard cardiac auscultation on a 47 year old male with normal heart size.
The nurse pauses to listen at the fifth intercostal space on the left mid-clavicular line. The nurse is evaluating which of the following?
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The fifth intercostal space on the left mid-clavicular line is the best location from which to evaluate the mitral valve. The other heart structures are paired with locations as follows:
- Aortic valve: the second intercostal space right of the sternum
- Pulmonic valve: the second intercostal space left of the sternum
- Tricuspid valve: the fourth intercostal space left of the sternum
The fifth intercostal space on the left mid-clavicular line is the best location from which to evaluate the mitral valve. The other heart structures are paired with locations as follows:
- Aortic valve: the second intercostal space right of the sternum
- Pulmonic valve: the second intercostal space left of the sternum
- Tricuspid valve: the fourth intercostal space left of the sternum
How might an overlarge cuff affect a blood pressure reading?
How might an overlarge cuff affect a blood pressure reading?
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An overlarge blood pressure cuff will often result in a blood pressure reading that is artificially low. It is important that the nurse chooses the appropriate blood pressure cuff size for each individual patient.
An overlarge blood pressure cuff will often result in a blood pressure reading that is artificially low. It is important that the nurse chooses the appropriate blood pressure cuff size for each individual patient.
A stethoscope has two components to the chest piece. These are called the and the .
A stethoscope has two components to the chest piece. These are called the and the .
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The chest-piece of the stethoscope is made up of two components designed for auscultation: the bell and the diaphragm. The bell is dome-shaped and used for auscultation of low-pitched sounds, while the diaphragm is used to auscultate high-pitched sounds.
The chest-piece of the stethoscope is made up of two components designed for auscultation: the bell and the diaphragm. The bell is dome-shaped and used for auscultation of low-pitched sounds, while the diaphragm is used to auscultate high-pitched sounds.
While assessing a patient's blood pressure, what part of the stethoscope should be placed against the patient's antecubital fossa: the bell, or the diaphragm?
While assessing a patient's blood pressure, what part of the stethoscope should be placed against the patient's antecubital fossa: the bell, or the diaphragm?
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When taking a patient's blood pressure, the diaphragm alone should be used to listen at the antecubital fossa. The bell, used for low-pitched sounds, would not give the examiner accurate enough information to assess systolic or diastolic pressure.
When taking a patient's blood pressure, the diaphragm alone should be used to listen at the antecubital fossa. The bell, used for low-pitched sounds, would not give the examiner accurate enough information to assess systolic or diastolic pressure.
Which of the following would be considered a normal adult blood pressure?
Which of the following would be considered a normal adult blood pressure?
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Normal adult blood pressure is anywhere from 90-120 mmHg systolic over 60-80 mmHg diastolic. 120-140 mmHg over 80-90 mmHg would be considered pre-hypertension, while anything over that would be considered either stage I or stage II hypertension.
Normal adult blood pressure is anywhere from 90-120 mmHg systolic over 60-80 mmHg diastolic. 120-140 mmHg over 80-90 mmHg would be considered pre-hypertension, while anything over that would be considered either stage I or stage II hypertension.
A nurse takes a patient's blood pressure and records it at 146/92 mmHg. This is the patient's first visit to the clinic and they have no past medical records available. Would this patient be diagnosed with hypertension?
A nurse takes a patient's blood pressure and records it at 146/92 mmHg. This is the patient's first visit to the clinic and they have no past medical records available. Would this patient be diagnosed with hypertension?
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A patient with a one-time high blood pressure reading can not be diagnosed as hypertensive. A diagnosis of hypertension requires at least three measurements of blood pressure over 140/90 mmHg on at least two separate visits to health care provider.
A patient with a one-time high blood pressure reading can not be diagnosed as hypertensive. A diagnosis of hypertension requires at least three measurements of blood pressure over 140/90 mmHg on at least two separate visits to health care provider.
A patient with a blood pressure reading of 168/102 mmHg on three or more occasions would be diagnosed with what stage of hypertension?
A patient with a blood pressure reading of 168/102 mmHg on three or more occasions would be diagnosed with what stage of hypertension?
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Stage II hypertension is defined as a blood pressure equal to or greater than 160 mmHg systolic over 100 mmHg diastolic, taken at three different times on at least two separate occasions. Stage I hypertension is systolic blood pressure of 140-160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 90-100 mmHg, while prehypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 120-140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 80-90 mmHg.
Stage II hypertension is defined as a blood pressure equal to or greater than 160 mmHg systolic over 100 mmHg diastolic, taken at three different times on at least two separate occasions. Stage I hypertension is systolic blood pressure of 140-160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 90-100 mmHg, while prehypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 120-140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 80-90 mmHg.
Which of the following is not a normal part of taking a patient's vitals?
Which of the following is not a normal part of taking a patient's vitals?
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While most examiners remember to take the pulse, temperature, and blood pressure while assessing their patient's vitals, overall visual appearance is also an important part of an individuals vitals. Does the patient appear ill? Anxious? Are there any noticeable issues with hygiene or bizarre dress or movements? Are there any signs of pallor, jaundice, or cyanosis? All of these observations can be quickly noted in a patient's chart when taking vitals.
While most examiners remember to take the pulse, temperature, and blood pressure while assessing their patient's vitals, overall visual appearance is also an important part of an individuals vitals. Does the patient appear ill? Anxious? Are there any noticeable issues with hygiene or bizarre dress or movements? Are there any signs of pallor, jaundice, or cyanosis? All of these observations can be quickly noted in a patient's chart when taking vitals.
The pulse of your patient is 120 beats per minute. What is the appropriate term for this finding?
The pulse of your patient is 120 beats per minute. What is the appropriate term for this finding?
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Tachycardia is the term used to describe a faster than normal heart rate. A heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardic. Bradycardia is used to describe a slower than normal heart rate. Less than 60 beats per minute is considered bradycardia.
Tachycardia is the term used to describe a faster than normal heart rate. A heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardic. Bradycardia is used to describe a slower than normal heart rate. Less than 60 beats per minute is considered bradycardia.
The physician on call pages you to ask if the patient you are taking care of is afebrile. Which of the following vital signs would you find in an afebrile patient?
The physician on call pages you to ask if the patient you are taking care of is afebrile. Which of the following vital signs would you find in an afebrile patient?
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Afebrile is a term used to describe a patient who does not have a fever. Clinically, a fever is defined as a temperature greater than 100.4 Fahrenheit. Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate do not tell you if the patient has a fever.
Afebrile is a term used to describe a patient who does not have a fever. Clinically, a fever is defined as a temperature greater than 100.4 Fahrenheit. Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate do not tell you if the patient has a fever.
A patient is seeking an herbal solution that produces an effect similar to estrogen. What herb should the nurse suggest the patient investigate?
A patient is seeking an herbal solution that produces an effect similar to estrogen. What herb should the nurse suggest the patient investigate?
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Black cohosh produces effects similar to those of estrogen.
Black cohosh produces effects similar to those of estrogen.
The patient is curious about behavior therapy, and asks the nurse. The nurse would best describe behavior therapy as:
The patient is curious about behavior therapy, and asks the nurse. The nurse would best describe behavior therapy as:
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Behavior therapy is a therapy that achieves results through conditioning. The therapy aims to reinforce desired behaviors and eliminated undesired behaviors.
Behavior therapy is a therapy that achieves results through conditioning. The therapy aims to reinforce desired behaviors and eliminated undesired behaviors.
A patient is seeking an herbal solution that improves microcirculation in the eyes. What herb should the nurse suggest the patient investigate?
A patient is seeking an herbal solution that improves microcirculation in the eyes. What herb should the nurse suggest the patient investigate?
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Bilberry improves microcirculation in the eyes.
Bilberry improves microcirculation in the eyes.
Which is the most common homeopathic remedy for any kind of blunt trauma followed by a state of dullness and shock?
Which is the most common homeopathic remedy for any kind of blunt trauma followed by a state of dullness and shock?
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Arnica, a herbaceous plant, is the remedy most often used for states of shock after an injury, during which the injured person may refuse medical help due to fear of further injury. Pulsatilla is a plant that may be used for pain in the reproductive organs, restlessness, and other ailments. Nux vomica seeds may be used for gastrointestinal discomfort, anemia and erectile dysfunction. Cimicifuga is a plant that may be used to alleviate neurological disorders.
Arnica, a herbaceous plant, is the remedy most often used for states of shock after an injury, during which the injured person may refuse medical help due to fear of further injury. Pulsatilla is a plant that may be used for pain in the reproductive organs, restlessness, and other ailments. Nux vomica seeds may be used for gastrointestinal discomfort, anemia and erectile dysfunction. Cimicifuga is a plant that may be used to alleviate neurological disorders.
Which of the following herbs aids in wound healing when applied topically?
Which of the following herbs aids in wound healing when applied topically?
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Calendula flower contains faradiol and the faradiol monoester, powerful anti-inflammatory and antiedematous triterpenoids, which have shown effects comparable to indomethacin. Yellow dock is as a laxative. Red raspberry leaf is a vasodilator, and may exacerbate inflammation. Hawthorne berry can be used to ameliorate symptoms of congestive heart failure.
Calendula flower contains faradiol and the faradiol monoester, powerful anti-inflammatory and antiedematous triterpenoids, which have shown effects comparable to indomethacin. Yellow dock is as a laxative. Red raspberry leaf is a vasodilator, and may exacerbate inflammation. Hawthorne berry can be used to ameliorate symptoms of congestive heart failure.