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A nurse is collecting data about a client’s respiratory system. Which of the following breath sounds should the nurse expect to hear over the periphery of the major lung fields? A: Vesicular (Vesicular sounds are soft and low-pitched) A nurse employs a thorough, systematic method for obtaining OBJECTIVE data about a client. Which of the following methods should the nurse us to collect this information? A: Physical Examination (Physical findings are objective and the nurse should collect this information in a systematic way. A nurse is assisting a provider with performing thoracentesis to remove pleural fluid. How should the nurse position the client? A: Leaning forward over a pillow. A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client who requires enteral feedings. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client before beginning the procedure? A: “Raise your index finger if you need to pause during the insertion.” A nurse is performing a mental-status exam for a client who has manifestations of dementia. Which of the following directions should the nurse give the client when evaluating the client’s ability to think abstractly? A: Discuss the meaning of a common proverb. (Evaluates clients ability to think abstractly.) A nurse is presenting an in-service session about nutrition. Which of the following simple sugars should the nurse identify as the carb found in milk? A: LACTOSE (Sugar found in milk) A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about pain management in clients age of 65 and older. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include? A: Clients who are 65 or older are reluctant to report pain. (Might not want to bother or anger caregivers and might believe that pain is expected.) A nurse in an oncology clinic is collecting data for a client who is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicate she is experiencing psychological distress? A: “I keep having nightmares about my upcoming surgeries.” A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to the medical unit and asks if he has advance directives. The client states “I have a document with me that names someone who can make health care decisions for me if i am not able.” The nurse should identify that the client is referring to which of the following documents?A: Durable Power of Attorney Document (names a focusNode Didn't know it? Knew it? Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into
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Which of the following is the first step a medical assistant should take when sanitizing a hemostat?Which of the following is the first step a medical assistant should take sanitizing a soiled hemostat? Rinse the instrument under cold water.
Which of the following should a medical assistant instruct a patient to do before a scheduled pulmonary function test?To prepare for your pulmonary function test, follow these instructions:. No bronchodilator medication for four hours.. No smoking for four hours before the test.. No heavy meals.. Do not wear any tight clothing.. The complete pulmonary function test takes around one and a half hours.. When accepting a fecal occult blood sample from a patient a medical assistant should confirm that the patient avoided Which of the following foods?Starting 3 days before you begin collecting your stool samples, avoid: Red meat, such as beef, lamb, or liver. Raw fruits and vegetables.
What does it mean when medical assistant shows empathy when dealing with patients?It is the recognition and validation of a patient's fear, anxiety, pain, and worry. It is the ability to understand patients' feelings and facilitate a more accurate diagnoses and more caring treatment.
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