ASA 114 CRUISING CATAMARANS QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

ASA 114 CRUISING CATAMARANS QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which phrase describes the rationale behind a nurse placing the slope of a
stethoscope earpiece pointing forward toward the nose when auscultating
a patient's lungs? Select all that apply.

-To amplify lung sounds
-To block out outside sound
-To listen to high-pitched sounds
-To hear heart sounds or murmurs
-To project sound toward the tympanic membrane
-To block out outside sound
-To project sound toward the tympanic membrane
Which step would the nurse take when conducting an examination using a
nasal speculum?
Select all that apply.
-Ensure patient is comfortable
-Have the patient lie down if necessary
-Introduce pressure in small increments
-Use puffs of air to open the nasal cavity
-Use a penlight to visualize the turbinates
-Tilt the patients head in various positions during the examination
-Ensure the patient is comfortable
-Have the patient lie down if necessary
-Use a penlight to visualize the turbinates
-Tilt the patient's head in various positions during the examination
Which assessment skill would the nurse use to determine organ density
during the physical examination of a patient?
Percussion
Which location would the nurse use when using a pulse oximeter to
measure oxygen levels in an infant?
select all that apply.

-Foot
-Palm
-Big toe
-Thumb
-Earlobe
-Little toe
-Foot
-Palm