Author Question: The nurse is checking the client's overall oxygenation. In assessment of the presence of central ... (Read 58 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is checking the client's overall oxygenation. In assessment of the presence of central cyanosis, which of the following areas will the nurse inspect?

a. The client's palms and soles of the feet
b. The client's nail beds
c. The client's earlobes
d. The client's tongue

Question 2

The nurse is precepting a student nurse and is careful to check with the student all components of the medication process. The nurse explains to the student that most errors occur in

a. Ordering and transcribing.
b. Dispensing and administering.
c. Dispensing and transcribing.
d. Ordering and administering.

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Central cyanosis is observed in the tongue, soft palate, and conjunctiva of the eye, where blood flow is high. Central cyanosis indicates hypoxemia.
Peripheral cyanosis seen in the palms and soles of the feet is often a result of vasoconstriction and stagnant blood flow.
Peripheral cyanosis seen in the nail beds is often a result of vasoconstriction and stagnant blood flow.
Peripheral cyanosis seen in the earlobes is often a result of vasoconstriction and stagnant blood flow.

Answer to Question 2

D
Most medication errors occur in the ordering and administering stages of the medication process.