In order to get an accurate reading, which technique would the ...

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In order to get an accurate reading, which technique would the nurse use to measure the client's respirations?
 
  1. Stare intently at the client's chest.
  2. Place a hand on the client's chest to feel the thoracic cavity move.
  3. Maintain the fingers on the radial pulse.
  4. Watch the nose flare with each respiration.

Question 2

The nurse, working in an emergency department, is preparing to care for a client admitted with a traumatic amputation of the left hand. Which personal protective equipment would the nurse wear?
 
  1. Gloves
  2. Gown and gloves
  3. Gown, gloves, and mask
  4. Gloves and mask

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

If the client is aware that respirations are being measured, it will often cause her to alter her breathing pattern. It is best for the nurse to count respirations while maintaining the fingers on the radial pulse, in order to avoid alerting the client to what the nurse is assessing. Staring intently at the client's chest or placing a hand on the chest would indicate what the nurse is assessing. The nose does not flare with normal respirations in most clients, so this would not be effective.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Because of the high risk of arterial blood spatter, the nurse would wear gown, gloves, and mask.