Signs that are perceived by an examiner and can be seen, heard, measured, or felt are known as ___________ _________.
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Question 2Atropine 0.4 mg is to be given. Ampule is labeled gr 1/150/mL. The nurse should give:
a. 1.5 mL.
b. 0.25 mL.
c. 0.5 mL.
d. 1 mL.
Question 3A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) asks the nurse about the addition of St. John's wort to help with his depression. The nurse's best response is:
a. That is a great idea. Alternative therapies can be very helpful.
b. You will feel better sooner if you include phenylalanine.
c. Did you know that St. John's wort can raise your blood pressure dramatically?
d. You need to speak to your physician about that.
Question 4Arrange these assessment techniques in correct order of a standard physical examination.
1 . Auscultation
2 . Percussion
3 . Inspection
4 . Palpation
Put a comma between each answer choice (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.).
Question 5When instructing a patient about a durable power of attorney, the nurse explains that in case the patient becomes incapacitated, this document:
a. directs treatment in accordance with the patient's wishes.
b. directs an agent to make health care decisions.
c. gives power to an agent to make decisions regarding health, property, and other assets.
d. can only be executed by an attorney.
Question 6The nurse recognizes that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments will generally be scheduled for:
a. 3 treatments over 10 weeks.
b. 6 treatments over 2 months.
c. 8 treatments over 6 weeks.
d. 10 treatments over 7 weeks.
Question 7The nurse explains that termination of tube feedings to a dying patient is a form of:
a. euthanasia.
b. holistic care.
c. passive euthanasia.
d. terminal care.
Question 8The nurse observes an older adult patient has no hair on the lower legs. The nurse should assess further for the sufficiency of _________ ________.
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