Louis suffered a fractured metatarsal while playing baseball. The best ambulation device for him is a:
What is a crutch
100
The patient exhibits the following vital signs: T 102.2, P 92, R 28, BP 154/96. The patient has:
What is Hyperthermia
100
The medical assistant needs to get a rectal T. on the patient. What position will she place the patient in?
What is patient on his/her side
100
The doctor requests the most accurate temperature for a hypothermic patient. The student will obtain and document which temperature
What is 96.2 (R)
100
The doctor requests the most accurate temperature for a hypothermic patient. The student will obtain and document which temperature
What is 96.2 (R)
200
The student obtained Sally's T. under her arm. What is the correct documentation.
What is 100.2(AX)
200
An elderly woman was found in the snow. She has a rectal T. of 90 degrees F. A warming blanket is ordered because this patient is suffering from:
What is hypothermia
200
When Lamont weighs a patient, which guideline is most important for him to remember initially?
What is the patient should wear the same type of clothes each type
200
Dr. Smith discussed with his patient that her LDL cholesterol did not decrease after three months in anti cholesterol treatment. Which step of the patient care process is this?
What is evaluate patient care
200
Sally is admitted to the Respiratory Care Unit. The nurse needs information about Sally's previous illness. What part of the patient interview is this?
What is medical history
300
A nursing assistant is making rounds at 8 am and sees one of the patients eating breakfast. The nursing assistant decides to come back to take vital signs because:
What is oral temperature will not be accurate while eating
300
Insertion of lab results, x-ray findings, and progress notes in the patient's chart are examples of:
What is recording patient data
300
The PT is working with a newly admitted patient who has had recent knee surgery. The therapist notes drainage from the wound. The therapist is using what form of sensory assessment?
What is see
300
The doctor is exploring patient responses to the new clinical trial medication. This is part of which patient care process?
What is evaluate patient care
300
The respiratory therapist notes inspiratory rales. This is an example of:
What is objective observations
400
A patient presents with right upper quadrant pain. The nurse knows that as he/she checks the patient into the emergency department, the symptoms will be documented in which part of the patients chart?
What is chief complaint
400
Jackie is scheduled for a massage. She complains of muscle tightness in her neck and shoulders. The most relaxing treatment of Jackie's muscle tightness is:
What is effleurage
400
Mr. Smith is unable to read his magazine. He is diagnosed with what type of vision disorder?
What is Hyperopia
400
A PT determines a patient's current range of nation and starts to exercise the injured joint. This is which step in the patient care process?
What is implement patient care
400
Which blood pressure reading needs to be reported immediately?
What is 188/120
500
The COPD patient is complaining of severe orthopnea when lying flat. Which is the best position for this patient
What is high fowlers
500
Tess, age 8, had surgery and is breathing through her mouth. Her temperature should be taken with what?
What is aural
500
Doris is experiencing decreased feeling in her lower limbs. Which pulse site is best to assess for circulation?
What is dorsalis pedis
500
The doctor orders physical therapy for the patient. this will be documented in what part of the SOAP notes?
What is plan
500
The patient's breathing is observed as speeding up and slowing down.