A patient is assigned a visual acuity of 20/100 in her left eye. Which of the following is true?

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Question 1 of 5

A patient is assigned a visual acuity of 20/100 in her left eye. Which of the following is true?

A. She obtains a 20% correct score at 100 feet. B. She can accurately name 20% of the letters at 20 feet. C. She can see at 20 feet what a normal person could see at 100 feet. D. She can see at 100 feet what a normal person could see at 20 feet.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A patient has suddenly developed shortness of breath and appears to be in significant respiratory distress. After calling the physician and placing the patient on oxygen, which of these actions is the best for the nurse to take when further assessing the patient?

A. Count the patient's respirations. B. Bilaterally percuss the thorax, noting any differences in percussion tones. C. Call for a chest X-ray study and wait for the results before beginning an assessment. D. Inspect the thorax for any new masses and bleeding associated with respirations.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Before auscultating the patient's lungs, the nurse ensures which of the following?

A. The patient's gown is kept on to maintain privacy. B. The diaphragm of the stethoscope is warmed before use. C. The bell of the stethoscope is used for all lung auscultation. D. The patient holds their breath during the procedure.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

When assessing the apical pulse, where should the nurse place the stethoscope?

A. At the second intercostal space, left sternal border. B. At the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line. C. At the fourth intercostal space, midaxillary line. D. At the sixth intercostal space, anterior axillary line.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

To encourage adequate nutritional intake for a client after a head injury that damaged the frontal lobe, the nurse should:

A. Help the client fill out his menu. B. Give the client privacy during meals. C. Stay with the client and encourage him to eat. D. Fill out the menu for the client.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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