Question 1

Which of the following is considered a vital sign?

Accepted Answer

A) blood pressure (BP) 
B) continuous passive motion (CPM) 
C) complete blood count (CB
C)  
D) head of bed (HO
B)  
A) blood pressure (BP) 
B) continuous passive motion (CPM) 
C) complete blood count (CB
C)  
D) head of bed (HO
B)

Question 2

A cast was applied to the patient's left arm after surgery.One may expect to see which order?

Accepted Answer

A) CVP q2h 
B) Check CMS fingers left hand 
C) Wt daily 
D) Pulse oximetry q4h 
A) CVP q2h 
B) Check CMS fingers left hand 
C) Wt daily 
D) Pulse oximetry q4h

Question 3

A patient who is febrile is said to:

Accepted Answer

A) be acting immaturely. 
B) have an elevated temperature. 
C) have a normal body temperature. 
D) be unable to control urinary function. 
A) be acting immaturely. 
B) have an elevated temperature. 
C) have a normal body temperature. 
D) be unable to control urinary function.

Question 4

A patient with orthostatic hypotension has _____ blood pressure when suddenly _____.

Accepted Answer

A) high;sitting down 
B) low;lying down 
C) low;standing up 
D) high;standing up 
A) high;sitting down 
B) low;lying down 
C) low;standing up 
D) high;standing up

Question 5

A doctor's order for orthostatic vital signs would require the nurse to take and record the patient's

Accepted Answer

A) temperature orally. 
B) vital signs using a machine that creates static. 
C) blood pressure and pulse rate while the patient is supine (lying)and again while erect (sitting and/or standing). 
D) temperature rectally,ancillary,aurally,and orally. 
A) temperature orally. 
B) vital signs using a machine that creates static. 
C) blood pressure and pulse rate while the patient is supine (lying)and again while erect (sitting and/or standing). 
D) temperature rectally,ancillary,aurally,and orally.

Question 6

Point-of-care testing (POCT)for blood glucose would be a test performed:

Accepted Answer

A) by the patient. 
B) by a laboratory technician. 
C) by the patient's doctor. 
D) at or near the site of patient care. 
A) by the patient. 
B) by a laboratory technician. 
C) by the patient's doctor. 
D) at or near the site of patient care.

Question 7

If a catheter is inserted through the patient's right or left subclavian vein and up to the right atrium of the heart,one would expect to see which order?

Accepted Answer

A) Pulse oximetry q4h 
B) Tympanic membrane temp q4h 
C) Check CMS fingers right hand 
D) CVP q2h 
A) Pulse oximetry q4h 
B) Tympanic membrane temp q4h 
C) Check CMS fingers right hand 
D) CVP q2h

Question 8

Checking the pupils of the eyes and the appropriateness of verbal responses would be done during:

Accepted Answer

A) neurologic vital signs. 
B) apical rate. 
C) intake and output. 
D) tympanic vital signs. 
A) neurologic vital signs. 
B) apical rate. 
C) intake and output. 
D) tympanic vital signs.

Question 9

Which of the following abbreviations is on The Joint Commission (TJC)Do Not Use list?

Accepted Answer

A) U 
B) prn 
C) bid 
D) ax 
A) U 
B) prn 
C) bid 
D) ax

Question 10

An order is written to record the patient's pedal pulse.The pedal pulse would be obtained at the:

Accepted Answer

A) apex of the heart. 
B) top of the foot. 
C) wrist. 
D) groin area. 
A) apex of the heart. 
B) top of the foot. 
C) wrist. 
D) groin area.

Which of the following is considered a vital sign?

A cast was applied to the patient's left arm after surgery.One may expect to see which order?

A patient who is febrile is said to:

A patient with orthostatic hypotension has _ blood pressure when suddenly _.

A doctor's order for orthostatic vital signs would require the nurse to take and record the patient's

Point-of-care testing (POCT)for blood glucose would be a test performed:

If a catheter is inserted through the patient's right or left subclavian vein and up to the right atrium of the heart,one would expect to see which order?

Checking the pupils of the eyes and the appropriateness of verbal responses would be done during:

Which of the following abbreviations is on The Joint Commission (TJC)Do Not Use list?

An order is written to record the patient's pedal pulse.The pedal pulse would be obtained at the:

Health Unit Coordinating

Overview of Health Care Today

The Nursing Department and Medical Staff

Communication Devices and Their Uses

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Workplace Behavior

Management Techniques and Problem Solving Skills for Health Unit Coordinating

The Patients Chart or Electronic Medical Record

Health Unit Coordinator Role in Processing of Electronic, preprinted, and Handwritten Doctors Orders

Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders

Nutritional Care Orders

Medication Orders

Laboratory Orders

Diagnostic Imaging Orders

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment Orders

Miscellaneous Orders

Admission,preoperative,and Postoperative Procedures

Discharge, transfer, and Postmortem Procedures

Reports, infection Control, emergencies, and Special Services

Medical Terminology, basic Human Structure, and Disorders

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Exam 10: Patient Activity, patient Positioning, and Nursing Observation Orders

Which of the following is considered a vital sign?

A cast was applied to the patient's left arm after surgery.One may expect to see which order?

A patient who is febrile is said to:

A patient with orthostatic hypotension has _____ blood pressure when suddenly _____.

A doctor's order for orthostatic vital signs would require the nurse to take and record the patient's

Point-of-care testing (POCT)for blood glucose would be a test performed:

If a catheter is inserted through the patient's right or left subclavian vein and up to the right atrium of the heart,one would expect to see which order?

Checking the pupils of the eyes and the appropriateness of verbal responses would be done during:

Which of the following abbreviations is on The Joint Commission (TJC)Do Not Use list?

An order is written to record the patient's pedal pulse.The pedal pulse would be obtained at the:

Health Unit Coordinating

Overview of Health Care Today

The Nursing Department and Medical Staff

Communication Devices and Their Uses

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Workplace Behavior

Management Techniques and Problem Solving Skills for Health Unit Coordinating

The Patients Chart or Electronic Medical Record

Health Unit Coordinator Role in Processing of Electronic, preprinted, and Handwritten Doctors Orders

Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders

Nutritional Care Orders

Medication Orders

Laboratory Orders

Diagnostic Imaging Orders

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment Orders

Miscellaneous Orders

Admission,preoperative,and Postoperative Procedures

Discharge, transfer, and Postmortem Procedures

Reports, infection Control, emergencies, and Special Services

Medical Terminology, basic Human Structure, and Disorders

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A patient with orthostatic hypotension has _ blood pressure when suddenly _.