NURSING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022/2023

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can you estimate a client's tidal volume? * Answer-Tidal volume can be estimated by observing the depth of the client's respirations. What is the range of normal for an adult's respiratory rate? * ... Answer-A rate of 12 to 20 breaths per minute is normal for adults Besides the rate, what other characteristics of a client's respirations should you observe? * Answer-Depth, rhythm, effort, breath sounds, and chest movement should be observed in addition to rate. What are some common clinical signs associated with poor oxygenation? * Answer-Pallor or cyanosis of the nails, lips, or skin; restlessness; apprehension; confusion; dizziness; fatigue; changes in pulse and blood pressure; and decreased level of consciousness are associated with poor oxygenation. Which of the Korotkoff sounds would you record as the systolic pressure? * Answer-First Which of the Korotkoff sounds would you record as the diastolic pressure? * Answer-Fifth A nurse is auscultating a BP. He hears the first sound at 170 mm Hg. The sound disappears immediately How. At 150 mm Hg, the sound appears again and continues until there is silence at 80 mm Hg. The pressures were taken in the client's right arm while the client was lying down. How should the nurse record these pressures? * Answer-BP RA, supine, 170/80 with an auscultatory gap from 170 to 150 How do you explain what happened? * Answer-An auscultatory gap occurred. A gap is most commonly heard in hypertensive clients, whose systolic blood pressure is higher than the adult normal limit of 140 mm Hg. Which of the following patients has hypertension? One with a BP of: 150/80 on two separate occasions 180/100 on one occasion 138/88 on two occasions * Answer-150/80 on two separate occasions Which of the following client(s) has/have primary hypertension? Client A, who is obese and has a high sodium intake Client B, who is in renal failure Client C, who has hype [Show More]

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