when auscultating the heart, the nurse is mostly to hear a diastolic murmer after which heart sound?

A. Do any heart sound occur during the P wave? yes or no B. During the...

A. Do any heart sound occur during the P wave? yes or no B. During the QRS wave, the atria repolarizes and ___________ . relax or contract C. During the QRS wave, blood entering the ventricles from the atria causes the initial (increase or decrease) in ventricular pressure. decrease or increase D. During the QRS wave, what happens when the pressure in the atria exceeds the pressure in the ventricles? semi-lunar valves close, AV valves close,or AV valves open E....

15. The nurse hears a swooshing sound that coincides with S1 while listening with the diaphragm...

15. The nurse hears a swooshing sound that coincides with S1 while listening with the diaphragm of the stethoscope and becomes suspicious of the presence of a murmur. In order to assess Mr. Depodi completely, what action should the nurse take next?             A. Document the findings and report the murmur to the charge nurse             B. Repeat auscultation across the chest using the bell of the stethoscope             C. Continue the assessment of heart sounds across the client's posterior...

Which of the following statements made by the nurse will be most effective in instructing the...

Which of the following statements made by the nurse will be most effective in instructing the student nurse regarding the appropriate technique for measuring the adult patient’s blood pressure? a. “You need to wait 20 - 30 seconds before re-measuring the blood pressure on the same arm.” b. “Record the fifth Korotkoff sound as the patient’s systolic pressure.” c. “Inflate the cuff an additional 30 mm Hg above where the pulse disappears.” d. “The size of the cuff will not...

The nurse is performing a cardiac assessment on a client 3 days after a myocardial infarction....

The nurse is performing a cardiac assessment on a client 3 days after a myocardial infarction. Their heart sounds are normal when lying supine, but when sitting and leaning forward, the nurse auscultates a high pitched scratchy sound with a diaphragm of the stethoscope at the apex. The sound disappears on the inspiration. What does the nurse suspect? Inflammation of the precordium Increased cardiac output Ventricular hypertrophy resulting from muscle damage Another myocardial infarction

The nurse is reviewing the health data of a patient with heart failure. which of the...

The nurse is reviewing the health data of a patient with heart failure. which of the following information confirms that a complication has developed? A. Weight gain B. Cardiac dysrhythmia C. Neuropathy D. Retinopathy

21. The nurse is assessing the fetal station during a vaginal examination. Which of the following...

21. The nurse is assessing the fetal station during a vaginal examination. Which of the following structures should the nurse palpate? A. Sacral promontory B. Ischial spines C. Cervix D. Symphysis pubis 22. When performing Leopold’s maneuvers, the nurse notes that the fetus is in the left occiput anterior position. Where should the nurse place a fetoscope best to hear the fetal heart beat? A. Left upper quadrant. B. Right upper quadrant. C. Left lower quadrant. D. Right lower quadrant....

Which of the following would increase preload? a. decreased heart rate b. decreased plasma volume c....

Which of the following would increase preload? a. decreased heart rate b. decreased plasma volume c. decreased ventricular volume d. decreased venous return

11. During as assessment of a healthy adult , where would a nurse expect to observe...

11. During as assessment of a healthy adult , where would a nurse expect to observe the apical impulse? A. Forth left intercostal space to the sternal border B. Third left intercostal space at the midclavicular line C. Fifth left intercostal space at the sternal border D. Fifth left intercostal space at the midclavicular line 12. Diaphragmatic excursion should be equal bilaterally and measure about: A. 3-5 CM B. 3-4 CM C. 2-3 CM D. 4-5 CM 13. A nurse...

73. A nurse is planning care for an 8-month-old infant who has heart failure. Which of...

73. A nurse is planning care for an 8-month-old infant who has heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. place the infant in a prone position. B. Provide less frequent higher volume feedings. C. Repeat a digoxin dosage if the infant vomits within 1 hr of administration. D. Administer cool, humidified oxygen via nasal cannula. 74. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a school-age child who has cystic...

1. When the sinoatrial node is working appropriately the heart Is in sinus rate. This is...

1. When the sinoatrial node is working appropriately the heart Is in sinus rate. This is expected to be A. 100-120 bpm B. 600-100 bpm C. 40-50 bpm D. 60-80 bpm 2. Which of the following is the most important muscle in the normal respiratory process? A. external intercostal B. diaphragm C. trapezius D. sternocleidomastoid 3. S2 is best heard at the base of the heart and is the closure of these valves: A. mitral and tricuspid B. semilunar C....