NURS 612 (NURS 612)

Milia are an expected finding in which age group? a. Newborns b. Young children c. Adolescents d. Older adults correct answer: A. newborns An older patient asks the examiner, "Is this spot on my chin a cancer?" Which of the following would indicate a need for further medical investigation? a. Reddish-brown color of the lesion b. Presence on his chin for 20 years c. Bleeds easily when it is touched d. Slightly raised and circumscribed correct answer: c. Bleeds easily when it is tou...

What are characteristics of Paget's disease of the breast? correct answer: an eczematous rash on the area of the nipple and/or areola. What does jaundice indicate? correct answer: an elevation in bilirubin. Usually evident in the scelera and mucus membranes first. What might pallor indicate? correct answer: decreased circulation to an area or a decrease in hemoglobin. It's usually first noticed on the face, conjunctiva, oral mucosa, and/or nail beds. What might redness of the skin ...

Which of the Following disorders is known to be heredity? Peripheral neuropathy Meningitis Huntington Chorea Seizure disorder correct answer: Huntington Chorea The Examiner asks the patient to close her eyes and then place a vibrating tuning fork on the patients ankle and asks her to indicate what is felt. What is being assessed? correct answer: Primary sensory function Multiple sclerosis correct answer: Fatigue, bowel and bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, sensory changes, mu...

Which of the following will best facilitate the interviewwhen obtaining a history for a deaf patient who can read lips? a. Speaking loudly b. Using gestures c. Speaking slowly d. Sitting to the side of the patient correct answer: c Approximately what percentage of patients interviewed have a sexual orientation other than heterosexual? a. 2% b. 5% c. 10% d. 20% correct answer: c During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which...

midsystolic murmur that radiates to left sternal border with a medium pitch; a coarse thrill is palpated as well? correct answer: Aortic stenosis During percussion, the patient holds his or her arms in front in order to? correct answer: Expose maximum lung area List 2 HPI questions for Chest pain correct answer: 1. does the pain radiate to the arm or jaw 2. Are there associated symptoms such as SOB, sweating or N/V List 2 patient educations regarding sun exposure correct answer: 1....

inspect the chest correct answer: without clothes on; 1st assess shape and size; 2nd check for symmetry; 3rd thoracic landmarks; 4th color of skin; 5th check for supernumerary nipples; 6th superficial venous patterns; and 7th observe for rib prominence thoracic landmarks correct answer: midline trachea, costal angle, angle of ribs, intercostal spaces, suprasternal notch symmetry of chest correct answer: thoracic expansion at costal angle, w/o use of accessory muscles hx questions for...

What are the usual pain characteristics of appendicitis? correct answer: initially periumbilical or epigastric; colicky; later becomes localized to RLQ often at McBurney's point. What are possible S&S of appendicitis? correct answer: guarding, tenderness, + ilopsoas and + obturator signs, RLQ skin hyperesthesia, + Aaron, Rovsing, Markle, and McBurney signs. N/V/Fever What is the iliopsoas test? correct answer: an inflamed appendix may cause irritation of the lateral iliopsoas muscle. ...

As a component of palpation, which surface is most sensitive to vibration? correct answer: Ulnar surface of the hand Atheroscleosis, anemia, anxiety, and exercise are associated most with which type of arterial pulse? correct answer: bounding pulse Because percussion has a limited value in determining heart size, left ventricular size is more accurately determined by correct answer: locating the apical pulse or PMI Cardiac tamponade correct answer: the result of excessive accumulati...

McMurray Test correct answer: Tests for torn meniscus in the knee. Ballottement correct answer: Palpation technique used to assess an organ or mass. Also used for detection of effusion in the knee Neer Test correct answer: Shoulder rotator cuff impingement or tear. Forward flex the patient's arm up to 150 degrees while depressing the scapula. This presses the greater tuberosity and supraspinatus muscle against the anteroinferior acromion. Hawkins Test correct answer: Shoulder rotat...

What equipment do you need for the assessment of the head and neck? correct answer: tape measure, stethoscope, cup of water, and transilluminator. What are the six characteristics to assess for with inspection? correct answer: head position, facial features, tics, skull, and scalp. What are the five areas for palpation? correct answer: skull, hair, temporal arteries, temporomandibular joint, salivary glands. What one place might you percuss on the face? correct answer: the massester...