When the patient has a blood pressure of more than 160/110, the patient is categorized
as having: - answer Stage 2 hypertension
The nurse has noted the skin color of the patient on the patient's chart as part of the
assessment. The nurse here is documenting the patient's - answer race
A nurse is assessing a patient and has observed that the patient has skin elevations
that are fluid-filled all over his body. The patient later on was diagnosed to have chicken
pox. The type of skin lesion seen in chicken pox is - answer vesicle
In the ABCDEs of melanomas, the nurse must know that D - diameter of the melanoma
should be - answer>6mm
When taking blood pressure, you should make certain that - answerthe cuff is the
correct size
When counting the pulse rate, you may use the pulse at what points? - answerall of the
above ( carotid artery, radial artery, the apical area of the heart via the chest using a
stethoscope)
A person who has atopic dermatitis constantly scratches the affected skin leading to the
formation of a thick and leathery skin called - answerLichenification
Which of the following mechanisms that the skin does in order to regulate the body
temperature? - answerVasodilation and Vasocontriction
Which of the following statements is true about global migration in relation to health
care? - answerThere is an increased challenge of providing health care to patients with
health care beliefs, practices and needs different from the health care provider.
These are highly pigmented brown and flat lesions on the skin of a person. They are
more commonly known as birth marks - answerCafe-au-lait spots
Deep breathing due to metabolic acidosis is known as - answerKussmaul breathing
The taking of vital signs includes - answerTemperature, blood pressure, respirations,
and pulse
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