The nurse is teaching a patient about the purpose of his ...

[geodog55]

The nurse is teaching a patient about the purpose of his telemetry. Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?
 
  a. I will need to stay in bed when the mon-itor is reading my heart waves.
  b. This test will help determine if I have a blockage in my arteries.
  c. If there is a problem with my heart valves, it will show up with telemetry.
  d. The nurses will be able to monitor my heart rate and rhythm.

Question 2

The nurse is performing an assessment on the patient who is in bilateral Buck traction. Which finding indicates the need to reposition the patient?
 
  a. The patient's heels are not touching the surface of the mattress.
  b. The elastic bandages need to be re-wrapped.
  c. The patient's feet are against the foot-board.
  d. The weights are hanging free.

[amcvicar]

Answer to Question 1

D
Telemetry provides monitoring of the heart's rate and rhythm with the use of electrodes and wire leads from a bedside monitor or battery-operated transmitter unit. Patients may ambulate on the unit and still be monitored. Blockage of arteries is usually diagnosed with an arteriogram, and valvular problems may be diagnosed with echocardiography.

Answer to Question 2

C
When the patient's feet are against the footboard, the traction is ineffective. The heels should be off the surface of the mattress to reduce the threat of pressure ulcer. The weights should be hanging free.

[geodog55]

Great answer, keep it coming

[triiciiaa]

Excellent