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Chapter 15 Reassessment Exam With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2024
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Chapter 15 Reassessment Exam WithComplete Solutions Latest Update 2024
The term "trending" refers to: - correct answers changes in a patient's
condition over time.
When checking capillary refill on an infant patient whose nail beds are
too small, you should: - correct answers press on the back of his hand.
Interventions you should check during your assessment include: -
correct answers All interventions should be checked to verify that they
are still functioning properly and that they are secure.
You can check the mental status of an infant by shouting or: - correct
answers flicking the feet.
You may skip doing a focused physical exam because: - correct answers
The focused physical exam is performed primarily on trauma patients
with a significant mechanism of injury.
Repeat the reassessment every how many minutes for an unstable
patient. - correct answers Five
,Begin the reassessment by repeating the initial assessment to recheck
for life-threatening problems including: - correct answers Begin the
reassessment by repeating the initial assessment to recheck for life-
threatening problems including: reassess mental status; maintain an
open airway; monitor breathing for rate and quality; reassess the pulse
for rate and quality; monitor skin color and temperature; and
reestablish patient priorities.
When reassessing adequacy of oxygen delivery, you notice the
nonrebreather bag completely deflates when the patient inhales. You
should: - correct answers increase the oxygen flow rate.
Which of the following does NOT explain the purpose of immediately
documenting vital signs once they are obtained? - correct answers
Failure to record the vital signs immediately is considered falsifying the
medical record.
Repeat the reassessment every how many minutes for a stable patient.
- correct answers Fifteen
What do you do in Reassess Vital Signs? - correct answers • Compare
results with baseline
measurements
, • Re-evaluate oxygen
• Document findings to record and identify trends
What three things do you ensure when Check Interventions? - correct
answers • Ensure adequacy of oxygen delivery and
artificial ventilation
• Ensure management of bleeding
• Ensure adequacy of other interventions
Reassessment: Stable Medical Patient - correct answers • Repeat
primary assessment
• Repeat and record vital signs
• Repeat pertinent parts of history and
physical exam
• Check interventions you performed
• Repeat all steps every 15 minutes
Reassessment: Unstable Trauma Patient - correct answers • Repeat
primary assessment to check for
life-threatening problems
• Repeat and record vital signs
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