NURS 6512 MIDTERM COMPLETE EXAM Week 6 (COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) UPDATED

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NURS 6512 MIDTERM COMPLETE EXAM Week 6 Which cranial nerves innervate the face? Question 2 You are planning to palpate the abdomen of your patient. Which part of the examiner's hand is be... st for palpating vibration? Question 3 A detailed description of the symptoms related to the chief complaint is presented in the: Selected Answer: history of present illness. Question 4 The position on a clock, topographic notations, and anatomic landmarks: Selected Answer: are methods for recording locations of findings. Question 5 Nasal symptoms that imply an allergic response Question 6 As part of your health promotion education for a new patient, you explain that the risk factors for skin cancer include: Question 7 Mr. Mathews is a 47-year-old patient who presents for a routine physical examination. On examination, you have noted a bruit heard over the thyroid. This is suggestive of: . Question 8 0 out of 1 points Mrs. Britton brings her 16-year-old son in with a complaint that he is not developing correctly into adolescence. Which structures disproportionately enlarge in the male during adolescence? Question 9 1 out of 1 points Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have presented to the office with their infant son with complaints of ear drainage. When examining an infant's middle ear, the nurse should use one hand to stabilize the otoscope against the head while using the other hand to: Question 10 A fixed image of any group that rejects its potential for originality or individuality is known as a(n): Question 11 Mr. Sanchez is a 45-year-old gentleman who has presented to the office for a physical examination to establish a new primary care health care provider. Which of the following describes a physical, not a cultural, differentiator? Question 12 Mr. D. complains of a headache. During the history, he mentions his use of alcohol and illicit drugs. This information would most likely belong in the: Question 13 Which technique is most likely to result in the patient's understanding of questions? Question 14 When you are questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she is only a social drinker. Which initial response is appropriate? Question 15 Which of the following formats would be used for visits that address problems not yet identified in the problem-oriented medical record (POMR)? Question 16 Mrs. Britton is a 34-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of skin rashes. You have noted a 4' 3-cm, rough, elevated area of psoriasis. This is an example of a: . Question 17 Mr. Jones is a 45-year-old patient who presents for a physical examination. On examination, you note costochondral beading, enlarged skull, and bowed legs and diagnose him with rickets. A deficiency of which fat-soluble micronutrient can result in rickets? Question 18 A brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking health care is called the: Question 19 Regardless of the origin, discharge is described by noting: Question 20 0 out of 1 points Which of the following is an expected change in the assessment of the thyroid during pregnancy? Question 21 1 out of 1 points Mrs. Kinder is a 39-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of an earache. In explaining to the patient about the function of her ears, which ear structure would you tell her is responsible for equalizing atmospheric pressure when swallowing, sneezing, or yawning? Question 22 The examiner's evaluation of a patient's mental status belongs in the: Question 23 You are examining a pregnant patient and have noted a vascular lesion. When you blanche over the vascular lesion, the site blanches and refills evenly from the center outward. The nurse documents this lesion as a: Question 24 Before performing an abdominal examination, the examiner should: Question 25 When examining the skull of a 4-month-old baby, you should normally find: Question 26 Which technique is most likely to result in the patient's understanding of questions? Question 27 You are using an ophthalmoscope to examine a patient's inner eye. You rotate the lens selector clockwise, then counterclockwise to compensate for: Question 28 Tracheal tug suggests the presence of a(n): Question 29 Spasmodic muscular contractions of the head, face, or neck are called: Question 30 0 out of 1 points Mrs. Tuber is a 36-year-old patient who comes into the health center with complaints that her fingernails are not growing. Which structure is the site of new nail growth? Question 31 0 out of 1 points Bulging of an amber tympanic membrane without mobility is most often associated with: Selected Answer: healed tympanic membrane perforation. Question 32 1 out of 1 points Ms. Jones is a 31-year-old female patient who presents for a routine physical examination. Which examination technique will be used first? Question 33 0 out of 1 points Which of the following occurs when firm pressure is used to apply the stethoscope's bell end-piece to the skin? Question 34 1 out of 1 points Mr. L. presents to the clinic with severe groin pain and a history of kidney stones. Mr. L.'s son tells you that, for religious reasons, his father wishes to keep any stone that is passed into the urine filter that he has been using. What is your most appropriate response? : Question 35 Mr. Akins is a 78-year-old patient who presents to the clinic with complaints of hearing loss. Which of the following are changes in hearing that occur in the elderly? Select all that apply. Question 36 Knowledge of the culture or cultures represented by the patient should be used to: Question 37 The infant should be placed in which position to have his or her height or length measured? Question 38 To perform the Rinne test, place the tuning fork on the: Question 39 0 out of 1 points Which is the best way to position a patient's neck for palpation of the thyroid? Question 40 1 out of 1 points Expected hair distribution changes in older adults include: Question 41 During percussion, a dull tone is expected to be heard over: Question 42 Mrs. Leonard brings her newborn infant into the pediatrician's office for a first well-baby visit. As the health care provider, you teach her that newborns are more vulnerable to hypothermia due to: Question 43 When hearing is evaluated, which cranial nerve is being tested? Question 44 Tangential lighting is best used for inspecting skin: Question 45 Cherry angiomas are a common finding in: Question 46 In examining the neck of a 34-year-old female patient, you note that the uppermost ridge of the tracheal cartilage is at the: Question 47 When assessing abdominal pain in a college-age woman, one must include: Question 48 Penicillin is considered a Question 49 Mrs. Hartzell is a 34-year-old patient who has presented for nutritional counseling because she is a vegetarian. Deficiency of which of the following is a concern in the vegetarian diet? Question 50 White, rounded, or oval ulcerations surrounded by a red halo and found on the oral mucosa are: Question 51 When are open-ended questions generally most useful? Question 52 A serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and forms a protective cover for many abdominal structures is the: Question 53 Subjective and symptomatic data are: Question 54 0 out of 1 points Expected normal percussion tones include: Selected Question 55 1 out of 1 points As you explain your patient's condition to her husband, you notice that he is leaning toward you and pointedly blinking his eyes. Knowing that he is from England, your most appropriate response to this behavior is to: Question 56 When communicating with older children and teenagers, you should be sensitive to their: Question 57 In issues surrounding ethical decision making, beneficence refers to the: Question 58 0 out of 1 points Mr. Johnson presents with a freely movable cystic mass in the midline of the high neck region at the base of the tongue. This is most likely a: Question 59 1 out of 1 points Tympanic thermometers measure body temperature when a probe is placed: Question 60 Which question would be considered a leading question? Question 61 Ms. Otten is a 45-year-old patient who presents with a complaint of weight gain. Which medication is frequently associated with weight gain? Question 62 Auscultation should be carried out last, except when examining the: Question 63 To correctly document absent bowel sounds, one must listen continuously for:. Question 64 Ms. Davis is a 27-year-old patient with a BMI of 33. Based on her BMI, your diagnosis would be: Question 65 Before performing an abdominal examination, the examiner should: Question 66 0 out of 1 points The recommended minimum daily protein requirement for the normal adult is . Question 67 1 out of 1 points A 17-year-old girl presents to the clinic for a sports physical. Physical examination findings reveal bradycardia, multiple erosions of tooth enamel, and scars on her knuckles. She appears healthy otherwise. You should ask her if she: Question 68 Peritonitis produces bowel sounds that are: Question 69 Your patient returns for a blood pressure check 2 weeks after a visit during which you performed a complete history and physical. This visit would be documented by creating a(n): Question 70 0 out of 1 points Which type of speculum should be used to examine a patient's tympanic membrane? Question 71 1 out of 1 points What finding is unique to the documentation of a physical examination of an infant? Question 72 You have just completed a skin assessment on Mr. Baker. During your assessment, you have transilluminated a skin lesion. During the physical examination, you know that skin lesions are transilluminated to distinguish: Question 73 Unusual white areas on the skin may be due to: Question 74 Pigmented, raised, warty lesions over the face and trunk should be assessed by an experienced practitioner who can distinguish: Question 75 A 22-year-old female nurse is interviewing an 86-year-old male patient. The patient avoids eye contact and answers questions only by saying, "Yeah," "No," or "I guess so." Which of the following is appropriate for the interviewer to say or ask? Question 76 Mr. Williams, age 25, has recovered recently from an upper and lower respiratory infection. He describes a long-standing nasal dripping. He is seeking treatment for a mild hearing loss that has not gone away. Information concerning his chronic postnasal drip should be documented within which section of his history? Question 77 0 out of 1 points During physical examination of a 30-year-old Chinese man, you notice slight asymmetry of his face. The cranial nerve examination is normal. Your best action is to: Question 78 1 out of 1 points The review of systems is a component of the: Question 79 0 out of 1 points Recommended carbohydrate content of total dietary intake (% total calories) is %. Question 80 0 out of 1 points Mrs. Webb is a 38-year-old patient who has been changing her lifestyle to eat in a healthy way and lose weight. During your health promotion education regarding her nutritional status, you explain the function of dietary protein as: Question 81 1 out of 1 points A tool used to screen adolescents for alcoholism is the: Question 82 Small, minute bruises are called:. Question 83 0 out of 1 points Sweat glands, hair, and nails are all formed from: Question 84 0 out of 1 points A 51-year-old woman calls with complaints of weight loss and constipation. She reports enlarged hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding. You advise her to: Question 85 1 out of 1 points After thorough inspection of the abdomen, the next assessment step is: Question 86 Your patient is complaining of acute, intense sharp epigastric pain that radiates to the back and left scapula with nausea and vomiting. Based on this history, your prioritized physical examination should be to: Question 87 The most superior part of the stomach is the: Question 88 0 out of 1 points A blood pressure cuff bladder should be long enough to: Selected Question 89 1 out of 1 points Mrs. Berger is a 39-year-old woman who presents with a complaint of epigastric abdominal pain. You have completed the inspection of the abdomen. What is your next step in the assessment process? Question 90 0 out of 1 points A flat, nonpalpable lesion is described as a macule if the diameter is: Question 91 1 out of 1 points Ms. G. is being seen for her routine physical examination. She is a college graduate and president of a research firm. Although her exact salary is unknown, she has adequate health insurance. Most of the above information is part of Ms. G.'s history. Question 92 Fluorescing lesions are best distinguished using a(n): Question 93 0 out of 1 points You are completing a general physical examination on Mr. Rock, a 39-year-old man with complaints of constipation. When examining a patient with tense abdominal musculature, a helpful technique is to have the patient: Question 94 1 out of 1 points Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture? Question 95 0 out of 1 points A guideline for history taking is for caregivers to: Question 96 0 out of 1 points Mr. Walters, a 32-year-old patient, tells you that his ears are "stopped up." An objective assessment of this complaint is achieved by using the: Question 97 1 out of 1 points When palpating the abdomen, you should note whether the liver is enlarged in the: Question 98 Your patient is complaining of acute, intense sharp epigastric pain that radiates to the back and left scapula with nausea and vomiting. Based on this history, your prioritized physical examination should be to: Question 99 Coarse, dry, and brittle hair is associated with which metabolic disorder? Question 100 Mrs. G. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen her for problem drinking, you would use the: . [Show More]

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