NURSING 3140 (NURSING 3140)

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A student nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult. What action by the student would cause the faculty member to intervene? a. Assessing blood pressure in both upper extremities b. Auscultating the carotid arteries for any bruits c. Classifying capillary refill of 4 seconds as normal d. Palpating both carotid arteries at the same time ANS: D The student should not compress both carotid arteries at the same time to avoid brain ischemia. Blood...

Chap 36: Care of Patients with Vascular Problems Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A student nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult. What action by the student would cause the faculty member to intervene? a. Assessing blood pressure in both upper extremities b. Auscultating the carotid arteries for any bruits c. Classifying capillary refill of 4 seconds as normal d. Palpating both carotid arteries at the same time ANS...