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A nurse is preparing to suction a client. The pulse is 65 and pulse oximetry is 94%. Which finding will cause the nurse to stop suctioning?

A.

Pulse 60

B.

Pulse 90

C.

Oxygen saturation of 92%

D.

Oxygen saturation 89%

E.

Blood pressure 130/80

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. A pulse of 60 is low but does not necessarily indicate a need to stop suctioning if the patient remains stable otherwise.

 

B. A pulse of 90 is within normal limits and does not require stopping suctioning.

 

C. An oxygen saturation of 92% is slightly low but still acceptable; suctioning can continue if the client is stable.

 

D. An oxygen saturation of 89% is below the acceptable threshold and indicates hypoxia, prompting the nurse to stop suctioning immediately to avoid further compromising the client's respiratory status.

 

E. A blood pressure of 130/80 is within normal limits and does not warrant cessation of suctioning.


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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The closure of the pulmonic and mitral valves corresponds to heart sound S1, not S2.

B. The tricuspid and mitral valves close with S1.

C. Heart sound S2 represents the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves, signaling the end of systole and the beginning of diastole.

D. The mitral valve closes with S1, not S2.

E. The pulmonic and tricuspid valves do not correspond with S2.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. S1 and S2 heard with the diaphragm of the stethoscope is a normal finding, as these are the expected heart sounds.

B. A blowing sound heard over the mitral area with the bell of the stethoscope suggests a possible murmur, which could indicate valvular abnormalities and is considered abnormal.

C. Apical pulse palpated at the 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line is normal and expected in adults.

D. Absence of sound over carotid arteries with the bell of the stethoscope indicates no bruits and is considered normal.

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