An appropriate procedure for measurement of an adult's ...

[casperchen82]

An appropriate procedure for measurement of an adult's temperature with a tympanic membrane sensor is:
 
  a. pulling the ear pinna down and back.
  b. moving into the ear in a figure-eight pattern.
  c. fitting the probe loosely into the ear canal.
  d. pointing the probe toward the mouth and chin.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing several patients who have returned from surgery. Which finding most likely indicates a need for suctioning?
 
  a. Complaint of pain when breathing
  b. Cough producing thick yellow mucus
  c. Oxygen saturation level of 88
  d. Drowsiness and respiratory rate of 8

[ecabral0]

Answer to Question 1

B
Move the thermometer in a figure-eight pattern. Pull the ear pinna backward, up, and out for an adult; fit the speculum tip snugly in the canal and do not move; and point the speculum tip toward the nose.

Answer to Question 2

C
When a patient's oxygen saturation falls below 90, this is a good indicator of the need for suctioning. Pain with breathing is probably related to the surgery. If a cough is productive, suctioning is not necessary. Drowsiness and a decreased respiratory rate may be due to administration of pain medications such as opioids.

[casperchen82]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[ecabral0]

Great! Please up vote