35) A client is seen in the health care provider's office for a physical examination after experiencing unusual fatigue over the last several weeks. Height is 5 feet, 8 inches, with a weight of 220 pounds. Vital signs ar
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35) A client is seen in the health care provider's office for a physical examination after experiencing unusual fatigue over the last several weeks. Height is 5 feet, 8 inches, with a weight of 220 pounds. Vital signs are temperature 98.6° F oral, pulse 86 beats per minute, respirations 18 breaths per minute, and blood pressure 184/96 mm Hg. Random blood glucose is 110 mg/dL. In order to best collect relevant data, which question should the LPN/LVN ask the client first?
1. "Do you exercise regularly?"
2. "Would you consider losing weight?"
3. "Is there a history of diabetes mellitus in your family?"
4. "When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?"
Correct Answer: 4. "When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?
36) The client scheduled for a right femoropopliteal bypass graft is at risk for compromised tissue perfusion to the extremity. The LPN/LVN takes which action before surgery to address this risk?
1. Having the client void before surgery 2. Completing a preoperative checklist
3. Marking the location of the pedal pulses on the right leg 4. Checking the results of any baseline coagulation studies 3. Marking the location of the pedal pulses on the right leg
37) When preparing a client for a pericardiocentesis, which position does the LPN/LVN place the client in?
1. Supine with slight lowering of the head
2. Lying on the right side with a pillow under the head
3. Lying on the left side with a pillow under the chest wall
4. Supine with the head of bed elevated at a 45- to 60-degree angle
Correct Answer: 4. Supine with the head of bed elevated at a 45- to 60- degree angle
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