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sjones

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A student nurse is preparing to auscultate a patient's lungs. What action by the student leads the instructor to intervene?
 
  a. Student asks to turn the television volume down.
  b. Student warms the bell of the stethoscope before use.
  c. Student uses the stethoscope bell to listen to bowel sounds.
  d. Student places the stethoscope diaphragm on the patient's skin.

Question 2

A patient wishes to review his medical record. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. I'm sorry, we don't allow you to look at your chart.
  b. Let me check to see if we can allow you to do that.
  c. Yes, I can sit with you while you look at it so you can ask questions.
  d. Yes, all patients can review their charts at any time they wish.


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wshriver

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The diaphragm is used to listen to bowel sounds. The other actions are appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients have the right to look at their records. It is best if a health care provider is present in order to answer any questions the patient may have or to help interpret any information found within the record.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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