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NURSING SKILLS WRITTEN EXAM 1 REVIEW NEWEST VERSION
-2025/2026- 100+ Q AND ANS MOST POPULAR EXAM
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What is cyanosis?
-blueish color of the skin
-poor circulation
What is jaundice?
-yellow
-skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes turn yellow
-caused by a high level of bilirubin
What is erythema?
-red
-reddening of the skin, usually in patches
-result of injury or irritation causing dilation of the blood capillaries
What should you do if you are not able to find a pulse on a patient who is alert
and oriented?
-move down from the spot where taking pulse
-to check if blood flow is going to places further away from the heart
-next step, use a doppler
What position does the patient need to be in when checking the jugular vein?
-supine, head of bed at 45 degrees
NURSING SKILLS WRITTEN EXAM 1 REVIEW NEWEST VERSION
-2025/2026- 100+ Q AND ANS MOST POPULAR EXAM
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What is cyanosis?
-blueish color of the skin
-poor circulation
What is jaundice?
-yellow
-skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes turn yellow
-caused by a high level of bilirubin
What is erythema?
-red
-reddening of the skin, usually in patches
-result of injury or irritation causing dilation of the blood capillaries
What should you do if you are not able to find a pulse on a patient who is alert
and oriented?
-move down from the spot where taking pulse
-to check if blood flow is going to places further away from the heart
-next step, use a doppler
What position does the patient need to be in when checking the jugular vein?
-supine, head of bed at 45 degrees
