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NMNC 1135- Quiz Review Questions and Answers 100% CorrectNMNC 1135- Quiz Review Questions and Answers 100% CorrectNMNC 1135- Quiz Review Questions and Answers 100% CorrectWhen taking an adult blood pressure, the onset of the sound the nurse hears is at 138, the muffled sound the nurse hears is at 7...

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When taking an adult blood pressure, the onset of the sound the nurse hears is at
138, the muffled sound the nurse hears is at 70, and the disappearance of the
sound the nurse hears is at 62. How should the nurse record this finding?
A. 68
B. 76
C. 138/62
D. 138/70 - ANSWER - C. 138/62


A nurse is caring for a patient who smokes and drinks caffeine-containing
beverages. What should the nurse understand before assessing the patient's blood
pressure (BP)?
A. Smoking results in vasodilation, decreasing BP for up to 3 hours.
B. Caffeine increases BP for up to 15 minutes.
C. Smoking result in vasoconstriction, temporarily increasing BP.
D. Caffeine intake should be avoided 3 hours before BP measurement. - ANSWER -
C. Smoking results in vasoconstriction, temporarily increasing BP.
Rationale: Rationale: Smoking results in vasoconstriction, a narrowing of blood
vessels. BP rises when a person smokes and returns to baseline about 15 to 20
minutes after stopping smoking. Caffeine increases BP for up to 3 hours. Be sure
that patient has not ingested caffeine or smoked 20 to 30 minutes before BP
measurement.


The nurse needs to obtain a radial pulse from a patient. What should the nurse do
to obtain a correct measurement?
A.
Place the tips of the first two fingers over the groove along the thumb side of the
patient's wrist.
B.

, Place the tips of the first two fingers over the groove along the little finger side of
the patient's wrist.
C.
Place the thumb over the groove along the little finger side of the patient's wrist.
D.
Place the thumb over the groove along the thumb side of the patient's wrist. -
ANSWER - A. Place the tips of the first two fingers over the groove along the thumb
side of the patient's wrist.


The nurse is assessing the patient's respirations. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
A. Inform the patient of counting respirations.
B. Do not touch the patient until completed.
C. Obtain without the patient knowing.
D. Estimate respirations. - ANSWER - C. Obtain without the patient knowing.


A patient is found to be unresponsive and not breathing. Which site should the
nurse use to check the patient's pulse rate?
A. Radial
B. Apical
C. Carotid
D. Brachial - ANSWER - C. Carotid


An older adult patient is wearing a hearing aid. Which technique would be most
helpful to facilitate communication?
A. Chew gum.
B. Turn off the television.
C. Speak clearly and loudly.
D. Use at least 14-point print. - ANSWER - B. Turn off the television.


A nurse is taking a history on a patient who cannot speak English. Which action
should the nurse take to provide effective care?

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