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bio_gurl

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When conducting a health assessment, which finding would be recorded as crackles?
 
  a. High-pitched sounds in the lung bases on inspiration
  b. Continuous low-pitched snoring sounds over major bronchi
  c. Squeaky musical sounds on expiration
  d. Coarse grating sounds on inspiration and expiration

Question 2

The nurse explains that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 used in extended-care facilities is designed to
 
  a. identify ethnic populations in long-term care.
  b. group residents into specified activity levels.
  c. organize information relative to diagnostic categories.
  d. make assessment processes more consistent.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Crackles are adventitious breath sounds heard on inspiration that sound like cracking paper. Frequently, these sounds can be cleared by coughing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The MDS 3.0 is meant to standardize assessments and make them more reliable. MDS 3.0 is a computerized comprehensive assessment tool that justifies government funding.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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