The nurse assesses a client’s legs. Which assessment finding indicates arterial insufficiency?  a. Full veins present in dependent extremity.  Ankle discoloration and pitting edema   Decrease or absent palpable pulses.  Pain with activity but not while resting.

The nurse is preparing to assess a client's vital signs. Which vital sign should the nurse assess first? A. Temperature B. Pulse C. Respiration D. Blood Pressure Explain each answer why it is correct and not

Use the word bank below to complete the following statements. (Terms can be used more than once.) Perfusion flow decrease increase stay the same is the amount of blood moving through an organ, tissue, or blood vessel in a given time (ml/min) is the flow per given volume of tissue (ml/min/g) If you increase the diameter of a vessel, the flow through that vessel will If you increase the length of the vessel, the resistance of that vessel will and the flow will If you reduce the viscosity of blood, blood flow will

A patient is being medicated with atenolol (Tenormin) for hypertension. BP 135/80 mm Hg, pulse is 60, and wheezing. Weight increase 10 lbs in a month, edema in lower extremities. What does the practical nurse think this is?HypertensionHeart failureBradycardiaFluid retention

What precautions are taken when a patient is a fall risk and why?

The practical nurse (PN) uses an ultrasound stethoscope to auscultate a client's left dorsalis pedis pulse. Where should the PN place the transducer?

Which of the following would be used to identify client's with myocardial infarction 1)Presenting symptoms when seeking care 2)Using a 12- lead ECG to determine changes 3)Getting a hand computerized tomography

At what rate do nurses infuse blood products? What is the nurse’s role in monitoring vitals?

Identify a cardiovascular disorder. Describe that disorder in terms or cause and some typical symptoms. Identify the source of your information (book name/website/other).

Two days after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) in which the saphenous vein was used for grafting, the practical nurse (PN) reviews the plan of care for the client, who also has diabetes mellitus. Which problem should the PN identify as the highest priority for this client? A Impaired physical mobility. B Impaired skin integrity. C Acute postoperative pain.D At risk for wound infection.