A patient complains of dizziness when bending over and of nausea and dizziness associated with physical activities. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about
a. tympanometry.
b. rotary chair testing.
c. pure-tone audiometry.
d. bone-conduction testing.
Question 2
When the patient turns his head quickly during the admission assessment, the nurse observes nystagmus. What is the indicated nursing action?
a. Assess the patient with a Rinne test.
b. Place a fall-risk bracelet on the patient.
c. Ask the patient to watch the mouths of staff when they are speaking.
d. Remind unlicensed assistive personnel to speak loudly to the patient.
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Building competency in patient centered care
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.
Oral pseudo membraneous candidiasis in a patient with AIDS.