A patient complains of dizziness when bending over and of nausea and dizziness associated with physical activities. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about
a. tympanometry.
b. rotary chair testing.
c. pure-tone audiometry.
d. bone-conduction testing.
Question 2
When the patient turns his head quickly during the admission assessment, the nurse observes nystagmus. What is the indicated nursing action?
a. Assess the patient with a Rinne test.
b. Place a fall-risk bracelet on the patient.
c. Ask the patient to watch the mouths of staff when they are speaking.
d. Remind unlicensed assistive personnel to speak loudly to the patient.
Measuring Patient Height
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd
A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ...
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.