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MC When using the stethoscope for taking a blood pressure reading, the nurse needs to remember
 
  A. The bell detects high-pitched sounds best.
  B. The diaphragm detects low-pitched sounds best.
  C. Korotkoff sounds are best heard by the portion of the stethoscope that detects low-frequency sounds.
  D. Either bell or diaphragm can be used as frequency sounds are not detected with blood pressure readings.

Question 2

While supervising the surgical team, the charge nurse notices that a team member's nails are long and chipped. Which action should the nurse take next?
 
  a. Allow the team member to complete the task.
  b. Remove the team member to have the nails cut.
  c. Turn the team member in to the RNFA.
  d. Ask the team member why the nails are long and chipped.


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jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
The team member must be removed immediately to allow cutting of the nails. Long nails and chipped or old polish harbor greater numbers of bacteria. Long fingernails can puncture gloves, causing contamination.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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