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melly21297

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A sputum specimen is ordered on a patient diagnosed with pneumonia. When is the best time for the nurse to the attempt to collect this specimen?
 
  a. At bedtime
  b. After lunch
  c. In the early morning
  d. After breakfast

Question 2

CPR has been initiated on an adult patient. How will the nurse confirm the effectiveness of CPR?
 
  a. Assessing an EKG pattern with each compression
  b. Assessing a palpable carotid pulse during each compression
  c. Assuring a compression depth of to 2 inches
  d. Observing pupils that change from pinpoint to dilated


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djpooyouma

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

ANS: C
Early morning before a meal is the best time to collect a sputum specimen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
During effective CPR, a carotid pulse is palpable during each compression.


melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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