Foundations of Nursing - GCU
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,Which graphic record cue indicates the patient has anorexia?
Passage of hard, small stools
Eats less than 50% of meals
Weight gain
Presence of a fever
Eats less than 50% of meals
The apical pulse is located at the fourth to fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
T or F
True
Breathing generally is an active process.
T or F
F
Adults normally breathe in a smooth, uninterrupted pattern. What is the normal respiratory rate for
an adult?
A
30 - 60 breaths per minute
B
16 - 20 breaths per minute
C
6 - 8 breaths per minute
D
12 - 20 breaths per minute
12 - 20 breaths per minute
What is the range in which body tissues and cells function most efficiently?
A
36° to 38°C (96.8° to 100.4°F)
B
,37° to 39°C (98.6° to 102.2°F)
C
34° to 36°C (93.2° to 98.6°F)
D
35° to 36°C (95° to 96.8°F)
36° to 38°C (96.8° to 100.4°F)
In ADPIE, what does the D stand for?
A
Diagnosis
B
Definition
C
Delegation
D
Differentiation
Diagnosis
What is the normal heart rate range for an adult?
60 – 100
1 kg = ____ lbs
2.2
What is blood pressure?
the force exerted on the walls of an artery by the pulsing blood under pressure from the heart
According to your textbook, what is a normal pulse oximetry reading?
95% and above
, You are assessing the pulse amplitude of a client. You note that the radial pulse is full or strong in
both wrists. How would you document this finding?
Radial pulses 3 bilaterally
The Health Promotion Model defines health as a positive, dynamic state, not merely the absence of
disease.
True
The Health Belief Model addresses the relationship between which two factors?
beliefs and behaviors
You are caring for a client, who has been generally upbeat and positive, and who has just been
diagnosed with type II diabetes. You enter the client's room and find that the client doesn't seem to
want to talk much and appears very apprehensive. What is the nurse's best action at this time?
Recognize the client's need for emotional support and ask the client how they are feeling
What is the pulse?
the palpable bounding of blood flow in a peripheral artery
Febrile means that the client does not have a fever.
False
Which of the following is not a stage of behavior modification?
Readiness