When Preparing a Patient for Ambulatory Monitoring, It Is Important

question 42

Multiple Choice

When preparing a patient for ambulatory monitoring, it is important to ensure that which of the following occurs?

• A)A family member is present during the entire monitoring period
• B)The patient agrees to avoid regular physical activities during the monitoring period
• C)The patient understands the physical requirements of the monitoring procedure
• D)The physician is notified immediately when the monitoring begins

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Definitions:

Vertebral Column

The flexible and strong sequence of bones extending from the skull to the small of the back, protecting the spinal cord and enabling upright posture.

Axial

Relating to, or situated around, an axis; often describes body parts or anatomical structures aligned with the central axis of the body.

Occipital Bone

The bone that forms the back and base of the skull, and through which the spinal cord passes.

Sphenoid Bone

A complex bone at the base of the skull, which helps form the eye socket, the floors of the cranium, and the sides of the skull.