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What pulses should never be palpated at the same time?
Carotid pulses
Which position is best for listening to lung sounds?
High fowler's position
Patients allergic to shellfish or iodine may also be allergic to this substance used in CT scans.
Contrast medium
Tachycardia
Pulse rate over 100 bpm
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
Which respiratory pattern is increased in rate and depth with long, blowing expirations?
Kussmaul respirations
Pulse deficit
How should you prepare a patient for an EGD?
Abbreviation for pupils equal and round and reactive to light and accommodation.
PERRLA
Expected finding for obese patient
High blood pressure
What position is indicated for performing a sternal tap?
Supine position
How would you define a bronzed skin appearance without exposure to the sun?
Bronzing
Which temperature route reads lower than core temperature?
Axillary
Why do patient's diagnosed with heart failure have decreased cardiac output?
Weakened and damaged heart muscle
This is expected to be elevated in a bacterial infection.
Neutrophils
Expected finding after anesthesia
Hypoactive bowel sounds
Present on both sides of the body
Bilateral
Aphasic
What would indicate normal respiratory function?
Equal thoracic excursion
What is the priority action if a patient has new onset ptosis (drooping eyelid, a possible sign of a stroke)?
Take their blood pressure
What should be done following a paracentesis?
Measure abdominal girth
A decrease in this lab result may cause altered tissue perfusion.
Hemoglobin
Order of a head to toe assessment
1. Neurological
2. Cardiovascular
3. Respiratory
4. Integumentary
5. GI
6. GU
7. Musculoskeletal
What would confirm consolidation in the lungs?
Absent breath sounds
In what order should the abdomen be assessed?
1. Inspection
2. Auscultation
3. Palpation