Fundamentals
Normal heart rate
60-100bpm
Characterized as a genetic condition, these patients have salty skin
Cystic fibrosis
The nurse tells the patient testicular self examinations should be conducted:
- Biweekly
- Everyday
- once a month
Once a month
Teaching method where the nurse explains something to a patient and they repeat what they were taught
Teach back
Characterized by a barking cough
Croup
Part of the lung assessment requiring the patient to say "99" while the nurse notes vibrations
Fremitus
Best way to prevent infections
Hand washing
Reversible respiratory condition often diagnosed inchildhood
Asthma
Assessment completed on a new patient
Initial assessment
Allergy we must check for before exposing a patient to contrast dye
Shellfish
Disease where patient is described as a pink puffer
Emphysema
Assessment completed on a specific body part
Focused assessment
Blood pressure reading of 150/80 is known as
Hypertension
Disease where patient is known as a "Blue Bloater"
Chronic bronchitis
When assessing the abdomen, you auscultate first then palpate (true or false)
False