Cardinal scales - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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A nurse performing a physical assessment of a client gathers both subjective and objective data. Which finding would the nurse document as subjective data? 
 A The client appears anxious. B Blood pressure is 170/80 mm Hg. C The client states that he has a rash. Correct D The client has diminished reflexes in the legs. 


Rationale: The purpose of a physical assessment is to collect both subjective and objective data. Subjective data, collected during the health his...

1) A toddler is receiving an infusion of total parenteral nutrition via a Broviac catheter. As the child plays, the I.V. tubing becomes disconnected from the catheter. What should the LPN/LVN do first? a. Turn off the infusion pump. b. Position the child on the side. c. Clamp the catheter. d. Flush the catheter with heparin. - C. Clamp the catheter. 2) A LPN/LVN is conducting an infant nutrition class for parents. Which foods are appropriate to introduce during the first year of life? Select a...

Pathophysiology - Correct answer-the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body sign vs symptom - Correct answer-a sign is a physical manifestation (objective), a symptom is what the patient tells you about the disease (subjective) Cell components - Correct answer-nucleus/nucleolus, cytoplasm, cell membrane General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) - Correct answer-the body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm, resistance, exhaustion. Intracellular fluid (ICF...

The nurse is setting up the physical environment for an interview with a client and plans to obtain subjective data regarding the client's health. Which interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply. A.Set the room temperature at a comfortable level. B.Remove distracting objects from the interviewing area. C.Place a chair for the client across from the nurse's desk. D.Ensure comfortable seating at eye level for the client and nurse. E.Provide seating for the so that the faces a s...

Pathophysiology - Correct answer-the study of how disease processes affect the function of the body sign vs symptom - Correct answer-a sign is a physical manifestation (objective), a symptom is what the patient tells you about the disease (subjective) Cell components - Correct answer-nucleus/nucleolus, cytoplasm, cell membrane General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) - Correct answer-the body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm, resistance, exhaustion. Intracellular fluid (ICF...

Define Pathophysiology The study of the changes of normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions, either caused by disease or resulting from an abnormal syndrome. What does the study of pathophysiology include? Contains etiology, which is the reason for the phenomena, pathogenesis, which is the development of a disease, clinical manifestations, which is the manifestation of the disease in signs, symptoms, and treatment. 00:02 01:33 The difference between signs ...

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FNP Final Exam III The following statements about the pathophysiology of OA are all true except: - ANS OA affects only bone and cartilage WHich statement or statements about OA is (are) not true? - ANS A) Although excessive weight may contribute to the development of OA, weight loss has NOT been shown to lead to improvement in symptoms or functionality. C) Strength training has not been shown to be helpful for patients with OA and is likely to exacerbate symp...

HESI PEDIATRIC EXAM 110 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS V1&V2 1. The nurse is caring for a 3-year old child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction? A. Blood pressure trend is downward and pulse is rapid and irregular. B. Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched. C. Pulse distal to the femoral artery is weaker on the left foot than right foot. D. The pressure dressing a...