NR 509 Physical Assessment - Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2021/2022(100% Correct ANSWERS).

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NR 509 Physical Assessment - Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2021/2022(100% Correct ANSWERS) What is a papule? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, <1cm, no fluid What is a plaque? Correct Answer... - Raised lesion, >1cm, no fluid What is a vesicle? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, <1cm, fluid filled What is a bulla? Correct Answer- Raised lesion, >1com, fluid filled True or False: A papule is a fluid filled lesion. Correct Answer- False A patient recently had a malignant melanoma removed from her back. Which statement by the patient ensures she understood your instructions about preventing skin cancer and further skin care? A. Melanoma rarely metastasis only squamous cell. B. I will wear SPF greater than 30 and check for any skin changes weekly. C. I can go outside without sunscreen after 3 pm because the dangerous sun rays has gone away. D. I will only concern myself with moles that have had constant sun exposure. Correct Answer- B The most sensitive criteria when ruling in melanoma is? Correct Answer- Evolution During a full body skin assessment of a patient you see the following lesion with these characteristics: waxy border, red papule with a central crater. This describes what type of lesion? A. Basal Cell B. Normal nevi C. Squamous Cell D. Melanoma Correct Answer- A A nurse assesses a client suspected of having major depressive disorder. Which client symptom would eliminate this diagnosis? A. The client is disheveled and malodorous. B. The client refuses to interact with others. C. The client is unable to feel any pleasure. D. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous behaviors. Correct Answer- D What is the rationale for a nurse practitioner to perform a full physical health assessment on a client admitted with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder? A. The attention during the assessment is beneficial in decreasing social isolation. B. Depression can generate somatic symptoms that can mask actual physical disorders. C. Physical health complications are likely to arise from antidepressant therapy. D. Depressed clients avoid addressing physical health and ignore medical problems. Correct Answer- B A nurse admits an older client who is experiencing memory loss, confused thinking, and apathy. A psychiatrist suspects depression. What is the rationale for performing a mini-mental status exam? A. To rule out bipolar disorder B. To rule out schizophrenia C. To rule out dementia D. To rule out a personality disorder Correct Answer- C What are the functional syndromes? Correct Answer- IBS, Chronic Fatigue, Fibro Myalgia, TMJ It is not uncommon for a patient to experience high volume nocturia when diagnosed with? A. CHF B. Benigh Prostate Hypertrophy C. Nephrotic Syndrome D. Hepatic Cirrohsis E. Pancretitis F. A & B G. A, B, & D H. A, C, & E I. A, C, & D Correct Answer- I True or False? Low frequency nocturia is common in patients diagnosed with benign prostate hypertrophy? Correct Answer- False (they are diagnosed with low volume nocturia) The nurse practitioner would expect to find which of the following in a patient diagnosed with chronic arterial insufficiencies? A. Red, dusky legs B. Pale with leg elevation C. Edema D. Normal Pulses E. A & B F. A, B, C G A, B, D Correct Answer- E A patient that complains of intermittent claudication that progresses to pain while walking but resolves at rest may be diagnosed with what type of insufficiency? Correct Answer- Arterial A patient with chronic venous insufficiency may present with? A. Cool legs and feet B. Brown pigmentation, staining [Show More]

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