Which is an objective finding of patient data for Mr. Smith?

What might indicate that Jeremy is suffering from hyperthermia?

The doctor is exploring patient responses to the new clinical trial medication. This is part of which patient care process?

The physical therapist is working with a newly admitted patient who has had recent knee surgery. The therapist notes drainage from the wound. The therapist is using what form of sensory assessment?

A pediatrician will examine a baby's ears. Which instrument will be used?

What do temperature and blood pressure have in common?

A patient is taken to the delivery room in active labor. What is the most common position to place the patient for delivery?

A nursing assistant is instructed to check a resident's rectal temperature. In what position should this patient be placed?

The nurse practitioner determines that Jessica has contact dermatitis. This will be documented in what part of the SOAP notes?

Tess, age 8, had oral surgery and is breathing through her mouth. Which type of thermometer is best for the nursing assistant to use when taking Tess's temperature?

Dr. Williams uses sound to assess a patient's condition. Which instrument is being used?

When the nurse carries out the orders given by the physician, this is which part of the patient care process?

Which blood pressure reading needs to be reported immediately?

The patient exhibits the following vital signs: T 102.2, P 92, R 28, BP 154/96. The patient has:

Upon documenting a patient's admission, the CMA notes that the patient's sister has ovarian cancer. This is considered what part of collecting patient data?

A patient returns from surgery and the nursing assistant is helping with the transfer from stretcher to bed. The nursing assistant knows the most important thing is to:

Angel is admitted with a decubitus ulcer on her right hip. For the doctor to do a first assessment of the patient, which position is most appropriate?

Felicia observes that Mrs. Winger has a large red spot on her right arm. Felicia would document this as:

Angela is scheduled for a physical with Dr. Garret. A nurse assists her into the exam room and prepares her for the exam. During the exam, the nurse's responsibility to Angela is to:

Doris is experiencing decreased feeling in her lower limbs. Which pulse site is best to assess for circulation?

If Jason knows the nurse is checking his respirations he may try to control his breathing pattern. What is the BEST way for Jason to be unaware that his respirations are being checked?

The doctor is explaining orders to the nurse. The orders are which part of the patient care process?

The patient states, "My right hip still hurts since my surgery." This is an example of:

Melissa needs her vision checked because she is having trouble seeing from the back of the classroom. Which vision screening should be used to assess Melissa?

The medical assistant needs to get a rectal temperature on the patient. What position will she place the patient in?

Dr. Smith discussed with his patient that her LDL cholesterol did not decrease after three months on anti-cholesterol treatment. Which step of the patient care process is this?

When taking combined vital signs, it is important for the healthcare professional to be competent. This is because vital signs:

The patient has a decubitus ulcer on the sacrum. This will be documented in what part of the SOAP notes?

"I hate this place and I want to go home." This is an example of:

Dakota is admitted to the outpatient area for bleeding in the mouth. The best position for the nurse to place him is:

When Lamont weighs a patient, which guideline is most important for him to remember initially?

The patient's breathing is observed as speeding up and slowing down. This is referred to as:

Sally presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of difficulty breathing. Sally's complaint describes:

After reviewing a patient's range of motion, a physical therapist will add weight training to the strength training routine. This is which step in the patient care process?

A physical therapist determines a patient's current range of motion and starts to exercise the injured joint. This is which step in the patient care process?

Jody is scheduled for a follow-up appointment after sustaining a radial fracture. During the visit, Jody's wrist was flexed and extended. This is what type of service?

Rose carried her coffee with her when she went for her doctor's appointment. The nurse decides to come back in a few minutes to take Rose's vital signs because:

Sally is admitted to the Respiratory Care Unit. The nurse needs information about Sally's previous illness. What part of the patient interview is this?

In which position should a patient be placed if his/her blood pressure is 50/30 during an assessment?

The COPD patient is complaining of severe orthopnea when lying flat. Which is the best position for this patient?

Insertion of lab results, x-ray findings, and progress notes in the patient's chart are examples of:

A patient presents with right upper quadrant pain. The nurse knows that as he/she checks the patient into the emergency department, the symptoms will be documented in which part of the patient's chart?

Louis suffered a fractured metatarsal while playing baseball. The best ambulation device for him is a:

Which is an example of diagnostic services?

Jackie is scheduled for a massage. She complains of muscle tightness in her neck and shoulders. The most relaxing treatment of Jackie's muscle tightness is:

The occupational therapist assesses decreased ability to swallow thin liquids on the right side of the patient's throat. This is an example of:

The doctor orders physical therapy for the patient. This will be documented in what part of the SOAP notes?

Mrs. White is a 76-year-old with a fractured left tibia. She was very active prior to her injury. The ambulation aid most suitable for Mrs. White that will give her the most controlled support is a:

Which is an example of a subjective finding with patient data?

The labor and delivery nurse admits a new patient to the unit. During the assessment, what describes subjective data?

An elderly woman was found in the snow. She has a rectal temperature of 90 degrees F. A warming blanket is ordered because this patient is suffering from:

The student obtained Sally's temperature under her arm. What is the correct documentation?

The health science student takes a patient's blood pressure, which is 166/78. The student needs to be concerned about the:

The Emergency Room doctor orders a STAT abdominal x-ray and ultrasound. This is considered which part of the patient care process?

Mr. Smith is unable to read his magazine. He is diagnosed with what type of vision disorder?

When taking combined vital signs, it is important for the healthcare professional to be competent. This is because vital signs can be:

Which is an example of therapeutic services?

The respiratory therapist notes inspiratory rales. This is an example of:

The doctor requests the most accurate temperature for a hypothermic patient. The student will obtain and document which temperature?

Which factor can both decrease and increase pulse?

A nursing assistant is making rounds at 8 a.m. and sees one of the patients eating breakfast. The nursing assistant decides to come back to take the vital signs because:

Which vital signs need to be reported to a supervisor?

Larry is weighing a patient. Which guideline is most important for Larry to remember initially?

Marcus breathes several times with a large degree of difficulty and then he stops breathing for 10 seconds. The healthcare provider recognizes this as: