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NCSBN – Lesson 3-C: Physical Assessment Study guide Assessment Overview Health Hx The health history usually begins with a review of the client's present state of wellness or illness and his or her general health status. If the client is ill, the nurse will ask about the onset of symptoms, the location of symptoms, the quality of pain or discomfort, duration of symptoms and if there were any precipitating or aggravating factors. The nurse will also review the following pert...

A physical therapist works with a patient diagnosed with anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency. The physician referral specifies closed kinematic chain rehabilitation. Which exercise would not be appropriate based on the physician order? A. exercise on a stair machine B. limited squats to 45 degrees C. walking backwards on a treadmill D. isokinetic knee extension and flexion Answer Key:D Feedback:Isokinetic knee extension and flexion require the distal segment to move freely in space,...

NURSE-UN 1243 Adult and Elder Nursing 3 Week 7 - Musculoskeletal Disorders • Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: – Implement health promotion practices related to musculoskeletal disorders identified by Healthy People 2030 for the adult & older adult population. • Reduce the proportion of older adults with osteoporosis • Increase the number of adults who get screened for osteoporosis • Reduce hip fractures among older adults • Reduce pain & disability from arthritis ...

Jeremiah Terms in this set (50) A student nurse who is documenting progress notes in a client's records should write in any colour other than black or blue - use correcting fluid - scribble out errors - use unapproved abbreviations Signed off by the RN Make sure it's reliable When inspecting a client's abdominal contour, the nurse observes the abdomen to be sunken with the lower edges of the ribs visible. The nurse describes and documents this as Concave A young adult m...

NURSE-UN 1243 Adult and Elder Nursing 3 Week 7 - Musculoskeletal Disorders • Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: – Implement health promotion practices related to musculoskeletal disorders identified by Healthy People 2030 for the adult & older adult population. • Reduce the proportion of older adults with osteoporosis • Increase the number of adults who get screened for osteoporosis • Reduce hip fractures among older adults • Reduce pain & disability from arthritis ...

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving 24-hour total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via a central line at 54 ml/hr. When initially assessing the client, the nurse notes that the TPN solution has run out and the next TPN solution is not available. What immediate action should the nurse take? A. Infuse normal saline at a keep vein open rate. B. Discontinue the IV and flush the port with heparin. C. Infuse 10% dextrose and water at 54 ml/hour. D. Obtain a stat blood glucose level and not...

HESI LEVEL 1 PRACTICE EXAM 129 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving 24-hour total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via a central line at 54 ml/hr. When initially assessing the client, the nurse notes that the TPN solution has run out and the next TPN solution is not available. What immediate action should the nurse take? A. Infuse normal saline at a keep vein open rate. B. Discontinue the IV and flush the port with heparin. C. Infuse 10% dextrose and ...

Jeremiah Terms in this set (50) A student nurse who is documenting progress notes in a client's records should write in any colour other than black or blue - use correcting fluid - scribble out errors - use unapproved abbreviations Signed off by the RN Make sure it's reliable When inspecting a client's abdominal contour, the nurse observes the abdomen to be sunken with the lower edges of the ribs visible. The nurse describes and documents this as Concave A young adult m...

Clinical Assessment Definitions 319 Questions with Verified Answers Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Staining (Ziehl - Neelsen) - CORRECT ANSWER Used in diagnosis of Tuberculosis, tuberculous infections and leprosy. Organisms will appear red against a blue background when stained by this method. Usually takes 2 -3 weeks to culture tubercle bacilli; results of the AFB stain can indicate the need for the immediate initiation of therapy. Airway Resistance (Raw) - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated by determi...

Jeremiah Terms in this set (50) A student nurse who is documenting progress notes in a client's records should write in any colour other than black or blue - use correcting fluid - scribble out errors - use unapproved abbreviations Signed off by the RN Make sure it's reliable When inspecting a client's abdominal contour, the nurse observes the abdomen to be sunken with the lower edges of the ribs visible. The nurse describes and documents this as Concave A young adult m...