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Debra is a registered nurse who works on a pulmonary unit in an urban hospital. She is precepting Thomas, a first-year nursing student. Debra is demonstrating to Thomas how to appropriately auscultate. Auscultation is defined as:
 
  A. listening with a stethoscope to sounds produced by the body.
  B. tapping the body with the fingertips to produce a vibration.
  C. becoming familiar with the nature and source of body odors.
  D. using the hands to touch body parts to make a sensitive assessment.

Question 2

Mr. Stephens, a 46-year-old patient, has been hospitalized for 5 days after pancreatic surgery. Jillian, the student nurse caring for him, is preparing him to ambulate for the first time.
 
  What is the best thing that Jillian can do to prevent Mr. Stephens from suffering orthostatic hypotension when helping him stand up?
  A. Having him sit up in bed for a few minutes before standing
  B. Having him sit up with his legs dangling over the side of his bed for a few minutes before standing
  C. Placing him in a high-Fowler's position for a few minutes before standing
  D. Placing him in a low-Fowler's position for a few minutes before standing



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Answer to Question 1

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Auscultation is listening with a stethoscope to sounds produced by the body.

Answer to Question 2

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When preparing a patient for ambulation, dangling is an important technique. You assist the patient to a sitting position with the legs dangling off the side of the bed and have the patient rest for 1 to 2 minutes before standing. When the patient has been flat for extended periods, blood pressure drops when the patient stands. Dangling helps to prevent this.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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