Answer to Question 1
B
Assess for indicators of hypoxemia, such as restlessness or agitation. Recognize early signs of fat embolism syndrome. Signs of hypoxemia include tachypnea, not bradypnea. Signs of hypoxemia include tachycardia, not bradycardia. Calf pain would indicate a DVT, not a fat embolism.
Answer to Question 2
A, B, C, D
Frequent repositioning, deep breathing and coughing exercises, muscle and joint exercises, increased fluid intake, and dietary intake of foods containing fiber are examples of measures that help to reduce the hazards of immobility.
Measuring Patient Height
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.
Aquamatic pad and heating unit provide dry heat treatment to a patient’s arm.
The nurse begins the general survey
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement