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what method should be used to determine the pulse rate of a pt who has atrial fibrillation? ANS -
manually, using the apical area
if the daughter of a patient asks about the health of the pt's roommate, you should? ANS - tell them
that they can ask the roommate about their condition
how often should a wound that is left to heal by way of granulation be redressed? ANS - the wound
should be redressed by the nurse every 24hr
what action should a pct take when communicating with a pt who has significant hearing loss? ANS -
use a picture board to provide instructions
*do not speak in a higher tone of voice
what should be used to improve vertebral alignment in a pt who is immobile? ANS - bed board
what is a wedge pillow used for? ANS - it is used to maintain the pt's legs in abduction following a total
hip replacement
what is a trapeze bar used for? ANS - it is used to assist a pt in raising the trunk from the bed
if you notice a pt's temperature is higher than normal, what should you do? ANS - notify the nurse
about the pt's condition
*do not make medical decisions
a large wound that is draining purulent fluid will heal most likely by which process? ANS - granulation
tissue will fill the wound and a large scar will form
, when inserting dentures: ANS - moisten the dentures and replace the upper dentures before the lower
dentures
which abbreviation should a PCT avoid using? ANS - U; it can be mistaken for 0, 4, or "cc"; the pct
should always write out unit
TID ANS - three times a day
vertical projections on an EKG are results from: ANS - pt's who have pacemakers
*defibrillator spikes cause larger vertical projections
omnibus budget reconciliation act ANS - created in 1987 to care for patients who live in long term care
facilities
patients' bill or rights ANS - created in 1973 to protect patients receiving short term care
which site should be palpated for a pulse of a pt who is unconscious? ANS - carotid, during the CPR
process
*brachial for a child
disposable items, such as a nasal cannula, that become contaminated should be? ANS - discarded;
obtain a new one
if a hematoma occurs during venipuncture, what should a pct do? ANS - apply pressure to site for a
minimum of 5 mins
*do not continue draw because specimen can become contaminated with hematoma blood
when should a PCT compare the code on the glucose cuvettes to the code on the glucometer? ANS -
every time the glucometer is used
how often should a pct check on a pt who is at risk for falls? ANS - every 1 hr to prevent falls
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