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cagreen833

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on: Jun 25, 2018
During a complete health assessment, how would the nurse test the patient's hearing?
 
  a. Observing how the patient participates in normal conversation
  b. Using the whispered voice test
  c. Using the Weber and Rinne tests
  d. Testing with an audiometer

Question 2

After the health history has been obtained and before beginning the physical examination, the nurse should first ask the patient to:
 
  a. Empty the bladder.
  b. Completely disrobe.
  c. Lie on the examination table.
  d. Walk around the room.


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SamMuagrove

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
During the complete health assessment, the nurse should test hearing with the whispered voice test. The other options are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Before beginning the examination, the nurse should ask the person to empty the bladder (save the specimen if needed), disrobe except for underpants, put on a gown, and sit with the legs dangling off side of the bed or table.


cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

komodo7

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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