OMSB Exam OMSB_OEN Topic 6 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for OMSB's OMSB_OEN exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 6

A nurse found two different readings while measuring a blood pressure for a client at primary health care.

According to the guideline of National Non-communicable Disease (NCD) screening program, which of the following is the BEST nurse's action?

ARecord the average of the reading

BRecord the highest reading for both arms

CAsk the patient to lay down and check BP in both arms

DRepeat blood pressure measurement and take the average of the two readings

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Suggested Answer: D

In the termination phase of a home visit, the appropriate nursing action is to review important teaching topics discussed during the visit. This ensures that the family understands the care instructions and can ask any final questions. Validating the health history and documenting the care provided are important but are typically part of the initial or ongoing phases of the visit. Determining readiness for future visits is also important but is secondary to ensuring the family understands the teaching provided.

by Dana at Sep 15, 2024, 03:45 AM

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Fatima

28 days ago

This question is a real blood pressure boiler! I bet the exam writers had a field day coming up with these options.

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Jackie

29 days ago

I was going to say A, but then I remembered that the average of two different readings is probably not the most accurate representation.

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Salley

4 days ago

C) Ask the patient to lay down and check BP in both arms

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Nicolette

8 days ago

B) Record the highest reading for both arms

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Kent

2 months ago

Asking the patient to lay down and checking both arms is a good idea, but it's not the 'BEST' action according to the guidelines.

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Hortencia

15 days ago

A: That sounds like the best option to ensure accuracy

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Ceola

1 months ago

B: Repeat blood pressure measurement and take the average of the two readings

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Dustin

1 months ago

A: Record the average of the reading

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Nan

2 months ago

I'm not sure why the guidelines would specify to record the highest reading. That doesn't seem very practical or helpful.

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Malcolm

17 days ago

A: Recording the highest reading for both arms doesn't seem very helpful in this situation.

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Ivory

1 months ago

B: Yeah, that sounds like the most accurate way to get a reliable blood pressure reading.

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Ben

1 months ago

A: I think the best action would be to repeat the blood pressure measurement and take the average of the two readings.

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Samuel

2 months ago

D sounds like the most reasonable option to me. Repeating the measurement and taking the average would give us the most accurate reading.

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Alpha

1 months ago

Yes, repeating the measurement and taking the average is the most reliable way to get an accurate reading.

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Kami

1 months ago

I agree, option D seems like the best choice for accuracy.

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Iluminada

2 months ago

I would choose option D as well. It's the most reliable way to determine the client's blood pressure.

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Rebecka

3 months ago

I agree with Clorinda. It's important to ensure accuracy by taking the average of the two readings.

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Clorinda

3 months ago

I think the nurse should repeat the measurement and take the average of the two readings.

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