When using a Doppler ultrasonic stethoscope, the nurse recognizes ...

[vicky]

When using a Doppler ultrasonic stethoscope, the nurse recognizes venous flow when which sound is heard?
 
  a. Low humming sound
  b. Regular lub, dub pattern
  c. Swishing, whooshing sound
  d. Steady, even, flowing sound

Question 2

The nurse is performing a well-child checkup on a 5-year-old boy. He has no current condition that would lead the nurse to suspect an illness. His health history is unremarkable, and he received immunizations 1 week ago.
 
  Which of these findings should be considered normal in this patient?
  a.
  Enlarged, warm, and tender nodes
  b.
  Lymphadenopathy of the cervical nodes
  c.
  Palpable firm, small, shotty, mobile, and nontender lymph nodes
  d.
  Firm, rubbery, and large nodes, somewhat fixed to the underlying tissue

[jlaineee]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
When using the Doppler ultrasonic stethoscope, the pulse site is found when one hears a swishing, whooshing sound.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Palpable lymph nodes are often normal in children and infants. They are small, firm, shotty, mobile, and nontender. Vaccinations can produce lymphadenopathy. Enlarged, warm, and tender nodes indicate a current infection.