Author Question: When assessing for cyanotic changes, central cyanosis may be distinguished from peripheral cyanosis. ... (Read 73 times)

justinmsk

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
When assessing for cyanotic changes, central cyanosis may be distinguished from peripheral cyanosis. Which location does the nurse use to assess for central cyanosis?
 
  1) On the ear lobes
  2) In the nailbeds
  3) In the mucous membranes
  4) On the fingers

Question 2

The nurse is assessing an older adult patient who is admitted to the hospital with aspiration pneumonia of the right middle lobe. Which approaches will best facilitate assessment of the right middle lobe of the lung?
 
  1) Anterior and lateral
  2) Posterior and lateral
  3) Posterior and anterior
  4) Superior and inferior



dantucker

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library