The Nurse Is Auscultating the Chest in an Adult

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is auscultating the chest in an adult. Which technique is correct?

• A) Instructing the patient to take deep, rapid breaths
• B) Instructing the patient to breathe in and out through his or her nose
• C) Firmly holding the diaphragm of the stethoscope against the skin of the chest
• D) Lightly holding the bell of the stethoscope against the skin on the chest to avoid friction

Describe the structure and function of neurons, including the importance of the myelin sheath.

Understand the mechanisms involved in neuron depolarization and action potentials.

Recognize the anatomy and functions of the cerebral cortex and its importance to human behavior and cognitive processes.

Explain the role and significance of supportive structures and substances within the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, often leading to restricted blood flow.

Atherosclerosis

A condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque on the artery walls.

Classification

The systematic arrangement of entities in an ordered system that indicates relationships or hierarchies.