Question

1. which of the following is true concerning the procedure for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway (npa)? a) the bevel should be turned toward the nasal septum. b) the length of the device is not as important as it is with oropharyngeal airways. c) if a water - soluble lubricant is not available, a silicon spray can be substituted. d) the bevel should be turned away from the septum for both nostrils 39. you are ventilating an 85 - year - old male without difficulty. a nurse tells you that the patient has dentures. to ensure a good mask seal, you should: a) remove the dentures. b) tape the dentures in place. c) leave the dentures in place. d) use an infant mask over the nose. 40. the method of taking blood pressure by using a stethoscope to listen to the characteristic sounds produced is called: a) palpation. b) articulation. c) auscultation. d) pulsation. 41. the abbreviation mmhg indicates that the blood pressure is measured by which of the following a) millimeters of water b) minimum heart rate c) atmospheric pressure d) millimeters of mercury 42. which of the following are the vital signs that need to be recorded? a) pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature and condition, pupils, blood pressure, and bowel sounds b) pulse, respiration, skin temperature, pupils, and blood pressure c) pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature and condition d) pulse, respiration, skin temperature and condition, pupils, and blood pressure 43. where do baseline, vital signs fit into the sequence of patient assessment? a) at the patients side b) at secondary assessment c) ongoing assessment d) at primary assessment

Explanation:

1. When inserting a nasopharyngeal airway, the bevel should be turned toward the nasal septum.
2. When ventilating a patient with dentures and no difficulty, leaving the dentures in place helps ensure a good mask - seal.
3. Auscultation is the method of taking blood pressure by listening with a stethoscope to characteristic sounds.
4. mmHg stands for millimeters of mercury, the unit for measuring blood pressure.
5. Vital signs typically include pulse, respiration, skin temperature and condition, pupils, and blood pressure.
6. Baseline vital signs are obtained during the primary assessment.

Answer:

1. A. The bevel should be turned toward the nasal septum.
2. C. leave the dentures in place.
3. C. auscultation.
4. D. Millimeters of mercury
5. D. Pulse, respiration, skin temperature and condition, pupils, and blood pressure
6. D. At primary assessment