NSG 6020

A 22-year-old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain. The pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally, with some subjective fever. The patient denies a rash; she also denies recent travel or camping activities. She has a family history significant for rheumatoid arthritis. Based on this information, which of the following pathologic processes would be the most correct/ Inflammatory A 35-year-old archaeologist comes to your office (located in Phoenix, ...

which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history sudden death of a family member a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalenstare important because A and B (Women with ischemic heart disease/some patients may have no symptoms) A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy exertion. There were n...

A patient tells the nurse that she has had abdominal pain for the past week. What would be the best response by the nurse? "Can you point to where it hurts?" A patient's laboratory data reveal an elevated thyroxine level. The nurse would proceed with an examination of the: Thyroid A 6-month-old infant has been brought to the well-child clinic for a check-up. She is currently sleeping. What should the examiner do first? Auscultate the lungs and heart while the infant is still ...

Objective data related to the male GU system would include which of the following? Firm enlarged prostate Bulging noted in the inguinal area in a male patient is most likely to be which of the following? Hernia Self-testicular exams should be performed how frequently in males less than age 40? Once a month Objective findings in the older male patient may include which of the following? Prostatic Hypertrophy Which of the following is a symptom of benign prostatic h...

The Head Skull is a rigid bony box which house & protects the brain & special sense organs 14 facial bones Cranium is supported by cervical vertebrae C1 is the atlas C2 is the axis C7 vertebra: vertebre prominents Human face appearances & expressions ("the mood tellers") are formed by facial muscles which are mediated by CN VII (facial nerve) Facial sensations of pain or touch are mediated by the 3 sensory branches of CN V (trigeminal nerve) Cranial bones walls of the skull): f...

A 65-year-old patient remarks that she just can't believe that her breasts sag so much. She states it must be from lack of exercise. What explanation should the nurse offer her? After menopause, the glandular and fat tissue atrophies, causing breast size and elasticity to diminish, resulting in breast that sag The mother of a 10-year-old boy asks the nurse to discuss the recognition of puberty. The nurse should reply by saying? the first sign of puberty is enlargement of the testes ...

For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A new patient with chief complaint of "I am here to establish care" The following information is recorded in the health history: "The patient has had abdominal pain for 1 week> The pain last for 30 minutes at a time: it comes and goes. The severity is 7 to 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. It is accompanied by nausea and vomiting. It is located in the mid-epigastric area: which category does it belong ...

What age does bronchiolitis occur? most common at age 6 months- does not occur after age 2 main symptom of bronchiolitis wheezing-lasts about 7 days most common cause of bronchiolitis RSV Treatment for bronchiolitis No specific treatment Order of lung exam inspect, palpate, percuss, auscultate Pectus Excavatum congenital posterior displacement of lower aspect of sternum -hollowed-out appearance -concave appearance of lower sternum Pectus carinatu...

Heberden's nodes are commonly found in which one of the following diseases? Degenerative joint disease You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect that she has hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and texture of the skin of the patient with hypothyroidism dry and rough You are assessing a patient with joint pain...

A 14-year-old junior high school student is brought in by his mother and father because he seems to be developing breasts. The mother is upset because she read on the Internet that smoking marijuana leads to breast enlargement in males. The young man adamantly denies using any tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. He has recently noticed changes in his penis, testicles, and pubic hair pattern. Otherwise, his past medical history is unremarkable. His parents are both in good health. He has two older brothe...