Galen College NSG 3100 –
Fundamentals I Practice
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### 1. The nurse is aware that which of the following is an accurate
statement about the respiratory rate?
a. The respiratory rate increases with age.
,b. Narcotics slow the respiratory rate.
c. Acute pain decreases the respiratory rate.
d. The respiratory rate is increased with alkalosis.
**Answer:** b. Narcotics slow the respiratory rate.
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### 2. The nurse instructs the UAP that which of the following methods
will obtain a falsely low blood pressure reading?
a. Using a blood pressure cuff that is too narrow
b. Releasing the pressure valve too slowly
c. Assessing the blood pressure after the patient exercises
d. Place the arm above the level of the heart
**Answer:** d. Place the arm above the level of the heart
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, ### 3. The adult patient is seen in the 24-hour medical center for heat
exhaustion. The nurse anticipates that treatment will include which of
the following?
a. Fluid replacement
b. Antibiotic therapy
c. Hypothermia wraps
d. Tepid water baths
**Answer:** a. Fluid replacement
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### 4. On entering the room, the nurse observes that the patient
appears to be tachypneic. The nurse should:
a. Ask if there have been visitors.
b. Have the patient lie flat.
c. Take the radial pulse.
d. Measure the respiratory rate.
Fundamentals I Practice
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### 1. The nurse is aware that which of the following is an accurate
statement about the respiratory rate?
a. The respiratory rate increases with age.
,b. Narcotics slow the respiratory rate.
c. Acute pain decreases the respiratory rate.
d. The respiratory rate is increased with alkalosis.
**Answer:** b. Narcotics slow the respiratory rate.
---
### 2. The nurse instructs the UAP that which of the following methods
will obtain a falsely low blood pressure reading?
a. Using a blood pressure cuff that is too narrow
b. Releasing the pressure valve too slowly
c. Assessing the blood pressure after the patient exercises
d. Place the arm above the level of the heart
**Answer:** d. Place the arm above the level of the heart
---
, ### 3. The adult patient is seen in the 24-hour medical center for heat
exhaustion. The nurse anticipates that treatment will include which of
the following?
a. Fluid replacement
b. Antibiotic therapy
c. Hypothermia wraps
d. Tepid water baths
**Answer:** a. Fluid replacement
---
### 4. On entering the room, the nurse observes that the patient
appears to be tachypneic. The nurse should:
a. Ask if there have been visitors.
b. Have the patient lie flat.
c. Take the radial pulse.
d. Measure the respiratory rate.
