NURSING 123 - Exam 2 Assessment practice Questions & Answers.

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NURSING 123 - Exam 2 Assessment practice Questions & Answers. 1. The general survey consists of four distinct areas. These areas include: A. mental status, speech, behavior, and mood and affect. ... A general survey does not include assessment of mental status. B. gait, range of motion, mental status, and behavior. A general survey does not include assessment of mental status. C. physical appearance, body structure, mobility, and behavior. Correct The general survey is a study of the whole person, covering the general health state and any obvious physical characteristics. The four areas of the general survey are physical appearance, body structure, mobility, and behavior. D. level of consciousness, personal hygiene, mental status, and physical condition. A general survey does not include assessment of mental status and physical condition. 2. Incorrect 3. Awarded 0.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. 4. 2.ID: 298133853 A common error in blood pressure measurement includes: A. taking the blood pressure in an arm that is at the level of the heart. The patient’s arm should be positioned at the level of the heart when obtaining a blood pressure. B. waiting less than 1 to 2 minutes before repeating the blood pressure reading on the same arm. Correct Waiting less than 1 to 2 minutes before repeating the blood pressure reading on the same arm will result in a falsely high diastolic pressure related to venous congestion in the forearm. C. deflating the cuff about 2 mm Hg per heart beat. The cuff should be deflated at a rate of 2 mm Hg per heart beat. D. using a blood pressure cuff whose bladder length is 80% of the arm circumference. The blood pressure cuff bladder length should be about 80% of the arm circumference [Show More]

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