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Vital Signs Assessment Chapter 7 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the best approach to take in exploring cultural considerations for patients in pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individual assessment is best, as pain perception varies uniquely by culture, not stereotypes . Diversity doesn't negate cultural impact . Social workers assist but nurses primarily assess. Choice C is correct, per holistic nursing practice (e.g., ANA standards), ensuring patient-centered care by understanding personal cultural influences on pain expression and management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's pulse rate and observes an irregular rhythm with skipped beats. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irregular rhythm with skipped beats suggests a potential arrhythmia, requiring provider notification for evaluation. It's not normal . Waiting an hour delays care. Deep breathing doesn't address cardiac issues. Choice C is correct, per the explanation, reflecting nursing's duty to escalate abnormal findings promptly for patient safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's pain and decides to use the FLACC Pain Assessment Scale. Which population is this scale primarily designed for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following pathologic conditions would result in release of ADH by the posterior pituitary?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A home healthcare nurse notices that his assigned patient uses a mercury thermometer. He asks the nurse what to do if it breaks. Which of the following is not correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.