NUR 223 Practice Questions with All Guaranteed Pass Solutions.

Which parameter would the nurse assess during the general survey? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. A) age B) lung sounds C) body odor D) signs of abuse E) race - Answer Age, body odor, signs of abuse, and race Which action is the best example of practicing patient advocacy? A) seeking out the nursing supervisor in conflicting procedural situations B) documenting all clinical changes in the medical record in a timely matter C) working to understand the law as it applies to a n error in the following standards of care D) assessing the patient's point of view and preparing to describe it - Answer Assessing the patient's point of view and preparing to describe it Which assessment is performed first while the nurse initiates the general survey? A) inspecting appearance and behavior B) taking measurements of vital signs C) observing specific body systems D) conducting a detailed health history - Answer Inspecting appearance and behavior Which action would the nurse take during the inspection to get the best results? Select all that apply. A) make sure that adequate lighting is available B) use a penlight or lamp to inspect body cavities C) inspect each area for size, shape, color, symmetry, position, and abnormality D) expose the patient completely for an easy inspection E) check for side-to-side symmetry - Answer Make sure that adequate lighting is available, use a penlight or lamp to inspect body cavities, inspect each area for size, shape, color, symmetry, position, and abnormality, and check for side-to-side symmetry Which technique would the nurse use to assess for jaundice? A) inspect the nail beds and lips for a tan-brown color