Block 2 Quiz Questions and Verified Answers.

Block 2 Quiz Questions and Verified Answers. The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right side of the heart from all of the following areas, EXCEPT the: a. brain b. kidneys c. abdomen d. legs – Correct Answer a. brain Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT: a. respirations of 18 breaths/min b. bilaterally clear breath sounds c. rhythmic inhalation and exhalation d. a reduction in tidal volume - Correct Answer d. a reduction in tidal volume Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to: a. assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure b. retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport c. perform a head-to-toe assessment d. administer oxygen with the appropriate device