Chapter 7- Basic Nursing Skills Question Preview (ID: 50163)


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A full set of vital signs includes
a) Temperature, pulse and respirations
b) Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain rating
c) Temperature, pulse and pain rating
d) Visual inspection to make sure the resident looks okay

What is a normal oral temperature?
a) 99.8 F
b) 95.1 F
c) 98.6 F
d) 100.4 F

An oral thermometer should not be used for someone who
a) is unconscious
b) is confused or disoriented
c) is likely to have a seizure
d) all of the above

A tympanic thermometer should be inserted __-__ inch into the ear canal
a) 3/8-1 inch
b) 1/4- 1/2 inch
c) 1-2 inches
d) 1/2-1 inch

In the systole phase, the heart contracts and the blood is pushed from the left ventricle of the heart. This is also known as the working pahse.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

A chemical or physical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior is called
a) Restriction
b) Restraints
c) Involuntary seclusion
d) Medication induced behavior control

Maintaining equal input and output, or taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluids is called fluid balance
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

A clean catch urine specimen is collecting the urine at the start of the void but not the end
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

A straight catheter is placed intermittenly
a) True
b)
c) False
d)

Nursing assistants cannot apply a sterile dressing
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

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