Family Nurse Practitioner
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Course Introduction
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) course prepares registered nurses to deliver comprehensive primary health care to individuals and families across the lifespan. Emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic health conditions, the course covers advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning. Students develop skills in patient-centered care, pharmacology, clinical reasoning, and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, while exploring ethical, legal, and cultural considerations in family practice. This course lays the foundation for advanced nursing practice, empowering graduates to function as autonomous healthcare providers in diverse settings.
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Physical Examination and Health Assessment 6th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis
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Chapter 1: Evidence Based Assessment
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Q1) Which of these would be formulated by a nurse using diagnostic reasoning?
A) Nursing diagnosis
B) Medical diagnosis
C) Diagnostic hypothesis
D) Diagnostic assessment
Answer: C
Q2) C = third-level priority problem
A)A patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus does not know how to check his own blood glucose levels with a glucometer.
B)A teenager who was stung by a bee during a soccer match is having trouble breathing.
C)An older adult with a urinary tract infection is also showing signs of confusion and agitation.
Answer: A
Q3) Barriers to incorporating evidence-based practice (EBP)include:
A) nurses' lack of research skills in evaluating quality of research studies.
B) lack of significant research studies.
C) insufficient clinical skills of nurses.
D) inadequate physical assessment skills.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Cultural Competence: Cultural Care
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Q1) Among many Asians there is a belief in the yin/yang theory,rooted in the ancient Chinese philosophy of Tao.The nurse recognizes which statement that most accurately reflects "health" in an Asian with this belief?
A) A person is able to work and produce.
B) A person is happy, stable, and feels good.
C) All aspects of the person are in perfect balance.
D) A person is able to care for others and function socially.
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse recognizes that the first step in understanding the health care needs of another person is:
A) identifying the meaning of health to the other person.
B) understanding one's own heritage-based cultural values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices relevant to health and illness.
C) understanding how the health care delivery system works.
D) being knowledgeable about the person's social background.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: The Interview
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Q1) The nurse is nearing the end of an interview.Which statement is appropriate at this time?
A) "Did we forget something?"
B) "Is there anything else you would like to mention?"
C) "I need to go on to the next patient. I'll be back."
D) "While I'm here, let's talk about your upcoming surgery."
Answer: B
Q2) A woman has just entered the emergency department after being battered by her husband.The nurse needs to get some information from her to begin treatment.What is the best choice for an opening with this patient ?
A) "Hello Nancy, my name is Mrs. C."
B) "Hello, Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. It sure is cold today!"
C) "Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. How are you?"
D) "Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. I'll need to ask you a few questions about what happened." Answer: D
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Chapter 4: The Complete Health History
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Q1) A patient tells the nurse that she has had abdominal pain for the past week.What would be the best response by the nurse?
A) "Can you point to where it hurts?"
B) "We'll talk more about that later in the interview."
C) "What have you had to eat in the last 24 hours?"
D) "Have you ever had any surgeries on your abdomen?"
Q2) The nurse is asking a patient for his reason for seeking care,and asks about the signs and symptoms he is experiencing.Which of these is an example of a symptom?
A) Chest pain
B) Clammy skin
C) Serum potassium level 4.2 mEq/L
D) A temperature of 100F
Q3) Which of these responses might the nurse expect during a functional assessment of a patient whose leg is in a cast?
A) "I broke my right leg in a car accident 2 weeks ago."
B) "The pain is decreasing, but I still need to take acetaminophen."
C) "I check the color of my toes every evening just like I was taught."
D) "I'm able to transfer myself from the wheelchair to the bed without help."
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Chapter 5: Mental Status Assessment
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Q1) During an examination,the nurse can assess mental status by which activity?
A) Examining the patient's electroencephalogram
B) Observing the patient as he or she performs an IQ test
C) Observing the patient and inferring health or dysfunction
D) Examining the patient's response to a specific set of questions
Q2) A patient has had a cerebrovascular accident,or stroke.He is trying very hard to communicate.He seems driven to speak and says,"I buy obie get spirding and take my train." What is the best description of this patient's problem?
A) Global aphasia
B) Broca's aphasia
C) Echolalia
D) Wernicke's aphasia
Q3) During morning rounds,the nurse asks a patient,"How are you today?" The patient responds,"You today,you today,you today!" and mumbles the words.This speech pattern is an example of:
A) Echolalia
B) Clanging
C) Word salad
D) Perseveration
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Chapter 6: Substance Use Assessment
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Q1) The nurse is conducting a class on alcohol and the effects of alcohol on the body.How many standard drinks (each containing 12 grams of alcohol)per day are associated with increased deaths from cirrhosis,cancers of the mouth,esophagus,and injuries in men?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Q2) The nurse is asking an adolescent about illicit substance abuse.The adolescent answers,"Yes,I've used marijuana at parties with my friends." What is the next question the nurse should ask?
A) "Who are these friends?"
B) "Do your parents know about this?"
C) "When was the last time you used marijuana?"
D) "Is this a regular habit?"
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Chapter 7: Domestic Violence Assessment
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Q1) When documenting intimate partner violence and elder abuse,the nurse should include:
A) photographic documentation of injuries.
B) a summary of the abused patient's statements.
C) verbatim documentation of every statement made.
D) a general description of injuries in the progress notes.
Q2) The nurse is assessing bruising on an injured patient.Which color indicates a new bruise that is less than 2 hours old?
A) Red
B) Purple-blue
C) Greenish-brown
D) Brownish-yellow
Q3) During an examination,the nurse notices a patterned injury on a patient's back.Which of these would cause such an injury?
A) Blunt force
B) Friction abrasion
C) Stabbing from a kitchen knife
D) Whipping from an extension cord
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Chapter 8: Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment.The correct action by the nurse is reflected by which statement? The nurse:
A) performs the examination from the left side of the bed.
B) examines tender or painful areas first to help relieve the patient's anxiety.
C) follows the same examination sequence regardless of the patient's age or condition.
D) organizes the assessment so that the patient does not change positions too often.
Q2) The nurse is unable to identify any changes in sound when percussing over the abdomen of an obese patient.What should the nurse do next?
A) Ask the patient to take deep breaths to relax the abdominal musculature.
B) Consider this a normal finding and proceed with the abdominal assessment.
C) Increase the amount of strength used when attempting to percuss over the abdomen.
D) Decrease the amount of strength used when attempting to percuss over the abdomen.
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Chapter 9: General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs
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Q1) The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a 3-year-old patient who appears to have an irregular respiratory pattern.How should the nurse assess this child's respirations?
A) Count the respirations for 1 full minute, noticing rate and rhythm.
B) Check the child's pulse and respirations simultaneously for 30 seconds.
C) Check the child's respirations for a minimum of 5 minutes to identify any variations in respiratory pattern.
D) Count the patient's respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by four to obtain the number of respirations per minute.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to measure the length,weight,chest,and head circumference of a 6-month-old infant.Which measurement technique is correct?
A) Measure the infant's length by using a tape measure.
B) Weigh the infant by placing him on an electronic standing scale.
C) Measure chest circumference at the nipple line with a tape measure.
D) Measure the head circumference by wrapping the tape measure over the nose and cheekbones.
Q3) What is the pulse pressure for a patient whose blood pressure is 158/96 mm Hg and whose pulse rate is 72 beats per minute?
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Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign
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Q1) A 4-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother.She says he points to his stomach and says,"It hurts so bad." Which pain assessment tool would be the best choice when assessing this child's pain?
A) The Descriptor Scale
B) A numeric rating scale
C) The Brief Pain Inventory
D) The Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R)
Q2) When assessing the quality of a patient's pain,the nurse should ask which question?
A) "When did the pain start?"
B) "Is the pain a stabbing pain?"
C) "Is it a sharp pain or dull pain?"
D) "What does your pain feel like?"
Q3) The nurse is reviewing the principles of nociception.During which phase of nociception does the conscious awareness of a painful sensation occur?
A) Perception
B) Modulation
C) Transduction
D) Transmission
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Chapter 11: Nutritional Assessment
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Q1) A 21-year-old woman has been on a low-protein liquid diet for the past 2 months.She has had adequate calories and appears well nourished.In further assessing her,what would the nurse expect to find?
A) Poor skin turgor
B) Decreased serum albumin
C) Increased lymphocyte count
D) Triceps skinfold less than standard
Q2) The nurse is reviewing a patient's nutritional assessment.Which statement is true concerning the nutritional assessment?
A) It is only useful in patients who are overweight.
B) It identifies patients who are at risk of malnutrition.
C) This assessment can only be thoroughly done by a dietician.
D) It provides the nurse with physical findings related to all the systems.
Q3) The nurse is discussing appropriate foods with the mother of a 3-year-old child.Which of these foods are recommended?
A) Foods that the child will eat, no matter what they are
B) Foods easy to hold such as hot dogs, nuts, and grapes
C) Any foods as long as the rest of the family is eating them
D) Finger foods and nutritious snacks that can't cause choking
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Chapter 12: Skin, Hair, and Nails
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Q1) A patient comes to the clinic and tells the nurse that he has been confined to his recliner chair for about 3 days with his feet down and he wants the nurse to evaluate his feet.During the assessment,the nurse might expect to find:
A) pallor.
B) coolness.
C) distended veins.
D) prolonged capillary filling time.
Q2) A patient has been admitted for severe psoriasis.The nurse can expect to see what finding in the patient's fingernails?
A) Splinter hemorrhages
B) Paronychia
C) Pitting
D) Beau lines
Q3) The nurse keeps in mind that a thorough skin assessment is very important because the skin holds information about a person's:
A) support systems.
B) circulatory status.
C) socioeconomic status.
D) psychological wellness.
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Chapter 13: Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) The physician reports that a patient with a neck tumor has a tracheal shift.The nurse is aware that this means that the patient's trachea is:
A) pulled to the affected side.
B) pushed to the unaffected side.
C) pulled downward.
D) pulled downward in a rhythmic pattern.
Q2) A patient is unable to differentiate between sharp and dull stimulation to both sides of her face.The nurse suspects:
A) Bell's palsy.
B) damage to the trigeminal nerve.
C) frostbite with resultant paresthesia to the cheeks.
D) scleroderma.
Q3) When examining a patient's cranial nerve (CN)function,the nurse remembers that the muscles in the neck that are innervated by CN XI are the:
A) sternomastoid and trapezius.
B) spinal accessory and omohyoid.
C) trapezius and sternomandibular.
D) sternomandibular and spinal accessory.
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Chapter 14: Eyes
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Q1) When assessing the pupillary light reflex,the nurse should use which technique?
A) Shine a penlight from directly in front of the patient and inspect for pupillary constriction.
B) Ask the patient to follow the penlight in eight directions and observe for bilateral pupil constriction.
C) Shine a light across the pupil from the side and observe for direct and consensual pupillary constriction.
D) Ask the patient to focus on a distant object. Then ask the patient to follow the penlight to about 7 cm from the nose.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to assess the visual acuity of a 16-year-old patient.How should the nurse proceed?
A) Perform the confrontation test.
B) Ask the patient to read the print on a handheld Jaeger card.
C) Use the Snellen chart positioned 20 feet away from the patient.
D) Determine the patient's ability to read newsprint at a distance of 12 to 14 inches.
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Chapter 15: Ears
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Q1) The nurse is taking the history of a patient who may have a perforated eardrum.What would be an important question in this situation?
A) "Do you ever notice ringing or crackling in your ears?"
B) "When was the last time you had your hearing checked?"
C) "Have you ever been told you have any type of hearing loss?"
D) "Was there any relationship between the ear pain and the discharge you mentioned?"
Q2) A patient with a middle ear infection asks the nurse,"What does the middle ear do?" The nurse responds by telling the patient that the middle ear functions to:
A) maintain balance.
B) interpret sounds as they enter the ear.
C) conduct vibrations of sounds to the inner ear.
D) increase amplitude of sound for the inner ear to function.
Q3) In performing an examination of a 3 year old with a suspected ear infection,the nurse would:
A) omit the otoscopic examination if the child has a fever.
B) pull the ear up and back before inserting the speculum.
C) ask the mother to leave the room while examining the child.
D) perform the otoscopic examination at the end of the assessment.
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Chapter 16: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
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Q1) While performing an assessment of the mouth,the nurse notices that the patient has a 1-cm ulceration that is crusted with an elevated border.It is located on the outer third of the lower lip.What other information would be most important for the nurse to assess?
A) Nutritional status
B) When the patient first noticed the lesion
C) Whether the patient has had a recent cold
D) Whether the patient has had any recent exposure to sick animals
Q2) The nurse is doing an oral assessment on a 40-year-old African-American patient and notices the presence of a 1-cm,nontender,grayish-white lesion on the left buccal mucosa.Which of these statements is true concerning this lesion?
A) This lesion is leukoedema and is common in darkly pigmented persons.
B) This is the result of hyperpigmentation and is normal.
C) This is torus palatinus and would normally only be found in smokers.
D) This type of lesion is indicative of cancer and should be tested immediately.
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Chapter 17: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) The nurse is preparing for a class in early detection of breast cancer.Which statement is true with regard to breast cancer in African-American women in the United States?
A) Breast cancer is not a threat to African-American women.
B) African-American women have a lower incidence of regional or distant breast cancer than white women.
C) African-American women are more likely to die of breast cancer at any age.
D) Breast cancer incidence in African-American women is higher than that of white women after age 45.
Q2) The nurse has palpated a lump in a female patient's right breast.The nurse documents this as a small,round,firm,distinct,lump located at 2 o'clock,2 cm from the nipple.It is nontender and fixed.There is no associated retraction of skin or nipple,no erythema,and no axillary lymphadenopathy.Which of these statements reveals the information that is missing from the documentation? It is missing information about:
A) the shape of the lump.
B) the lump's consistency.
C) the size of the lump.
D) whether the lump is solitary or multiple.
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Chapter 18: Thorax and Lungs
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Q1) The nurse is assessing the lungs of an older adult.Which of these describes normal changes in the respiratory system of the older adult?
A) Severe dyspnea is experienced on exertion resulting from changes in the lungs.
B) Respiratory muscle strength increases to compensate for a decreased vital capacity.
C) There is a decrease in small airway closure, leading to problems with atelectasis.
D) The lungs are less elastic and distensible, which decreases their ability to collapse and recoil.
Q2) During an examination of the anterior thorax,the nurse keeps in mind that the trachea bifurcates anteriorly at the:
A) costal angle.
B) sternal angle.
C) xiphoid process.
D) suprasternal notch.
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Chapter 19: Heart and Neck Vessels
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to auscultate for heart sounds.Which technique is correct?
A) Listen to the sounds at the aortic, tricuspid, pulmonic, and mitral areas.
B) Listen by inching the stethoscope in a rough Z pattern, from the base of the heart across and down, then over to the apex.
C) Listen to the sounds only at the site where the apical pulse is felt to be the strongest.
D) Listen for all possible sounds at a time at each specified area.
Q2) The sac that surrounds and protects the heart is called the:
A) pericardium.
B) myocardium.
C) endocardium.
D) pleural space.
Q3) In assessing for an S heart sound with a stethoscope,the nurse would listen with the:
A) bell at the base with the patient leaning forward.
B) bell at the apex with the patient in the left lateral position.
C) diaphragm in the aortic area with the patient sitting.
D) diaphragm in the pulmonic area with the patient supine.
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Chapter 20: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to perform a manual compression test on a patient.Which of these statements is true about this procedure?
A) Rapid filling of the veins indicates incompetent veins.
B) Competent valves in the veins will transmit a wave to the distal fingers.
C) A palpable wave transmission occurs when the valves are incompetent.
D) The test assesses whether the valves of varicosity are competent when the person is in the supine position.
Q2) A patient has a positive Homans' sign.The nurse knows that a positive Homans' sign may indicate:
A) venous insufficiency.
B) deep vein thrombosis.
C) severe edema.
D) problems with arterial circulation.
Q3) When assessing a patient the nurse notes that the left femoral pulse as diminished,1+/4+.What should the nurse do next?
A) Document the finding.
B) Auscultate the site for a bruit.
C) Check for calf pain.
D) Check capillary refill in the toes.
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Chapter 21: Abdomen
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to examine a patient who has been complaining of right lower quadrant pain.Which technique is correct during the assessment? The nurse should:
A) examine the tender area first.
B) examine the tender area last.
C) avoid palpating the tender area.
D) palpate the tender area first and then auscultate for bowel sounds.
Q2) During an abdominal assessment,the nurse is unable to hear bowel sounds in a patient's abdomen.Before reporting this finding as "silent bowel sounds" the nurse should listen for at least:
A) 1 minute.
B) 5 minutes.
C) 10 minutes.
D) 2 minutes in each quadrant.
Q3) A nurse notices that a patient has ascites,which indicates the presence of: A) fluid.
B) feces.
C) flatus.
D) fibroid tumors.
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Chapter 22: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) A patient is complaining of pain in his joints that is worse in the morning,is better after he has moved around for awhile,and then gets worse again if he sits for long periods of time.The nurse should assess for other signs of what problem?
A) Tendinitis
B) Osteoarthritis
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Intermittent claudication
Q2) The articulation of the mandible and the temporal bone is known as the:
A) intervertebral foramen.
B) condyle of the mandible.
C) temporomandibular joint.
D) zygomatic arch of the temporal bone.
Q3) A professional tennis player comes into the clinic complaining of a sore elbow.The nurse will assess for tenderness at the:
A) olecranon bursa.
B) annular ligament.
C) base of the radius.
D) medial and lateral epicondyle.
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Chapter 23: Neurologic System
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Q1) The nurse is testing the deep tendon reflexes of a 30-year-old woman who is in the clinic for an annual physical examination.When striking the Achilles and quadriceps,the nurse is unable to elicit a reflex.The nurse's next response should be to:
A) ask the patient to lock her fingers and "pull."
B) complete the examination and then test these reflexes again.
C) refer the patient to a specialist for further testing.
D) document these reflexes as "0" on a scale of 0 to 4+.
Q2) When the nurse is testing the triceps reflex,what is the expected response?
A) Flexion of the hand
B) Pronation of the hand
C) Extension of the forearm
D) Flexion of the forearm
Q3) To assess the head control of a 4-month-old infant,the nurse lifts the infant up in a prone position while supporting his chest.The nurse looks for what normal response?
A) Raises head and arches back
B) Extends arms and drops head down
C) Flexes knees and elbows with back straight
D) Holds head at 45 degrees and keeps back straight
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Chapter 24: Male Genitourinary System
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Q1) The nurse is aware that which of these statements is true regarding the incidence of testicular cancer?
A) Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 30 to 50 years.
B) The early symptoms of testicular cancer are pain and induration.
C) Men with a history of cryptorchidism are at greatest risk for development of testicular cancer.
D) The cure rate for testicular cancer is low.
Q2) When performing a genital assessment on a middle-aged man,the nurse notices multiple soft,moist,painless papules in the shape of cauliflower-like patches scattered across the shaft of the penis.These lesions are characteristic of:
A) carcinoma.
B) syphilitic chancres.
C) genital herpes.
D) genital warts.
Q3) The external male genital structures include the:
A) testis.
B) scrotum.
C) epididymis.
D) vas deferens.
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Chapter 25: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
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Q1) The structure that secretes a thin,milky alkaline fluid to enhance the viability of sperm is the:
A) Cowper's gland.
B) prostate gland.
C) median sulcus.
D) bulbourethral gland.
Q2) Which of these statements about the anal canal is true? The anal canal:
A) is about 2 cm long in the adult.
B) slants backward toward the sacrum.
C) contains hair and sebaceous glands.
D) is the outlet for the gastrointestinal tract.
Q3) The nurse is caring for a newborn infant.Thirty hours after birth,the infant passes a dark green meconium stool.The nurse recognizes that this is important because:
A) this stool would indicate anal patency.
B) the dark green color could indicate occult blood in the stool.
C) meconium stool can be reflective of distress in the newborn.
D) the newborn should have passed the first stool within 12 hours after birth.
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Chapter 26: Female Genitourinary System
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Q1) An 18-year-old patient is having her first pelvic examination.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Invite her mother to be present during the examination.
B) Avoid the lithotomy position this first time because it can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.
C) Raise the head of the examination table and give her a mirror so that she can view the exam.
D) Drape her fully, leaving the drape between her legs elevated to avoid embarrassing her with eye contact.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to examine the external genitalia of a school-age girl.Which of these positions would be most appropriate in this situation?
A) In the parent's lap
B) In a frog-leg position on the examining table
C) In the lithotomy position with the feet in stirrups
D) Lying flat on the examining table with legs extended
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Q1) During inspection of a patient's face,the nurse notices that the facial features are symmetric.This finding indicates that which cranial nerve is intact?
A) VII
B) IX
C) XI
D) XII
Q2) The nurse will measure a patient's near vision with which tool?
A) Snellen eye chart with letters
B) Snellen "E" chart
C) Jaeger card
D) Ophthalmoscope
Q3) Which of these statements is true regarding the complete physical assessment?
A) The male genitalia should be examined in the supine position.
B) The patient should be in the sitting position for examination of the head and neck.
C) The vital signs, height, and weight should be obtained at the end of the examination.
D) To promote consistency between patients, the examiner should not vary the order of the assessment.
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Chapter 28: Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Adult
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Q1) When assessing the neurologic system of a hospitalized patient during morning rounds,the nurse should include which of these during the assessment?
A) Blood pressure
B) The patient's rating of pain on a 1 to 10 scale
C) The patient's ability to communicate
D) The patient's personal hygiene level
Q2) During an assessment of a hospitalized patient,the nurse pinches a fold of skin under the clavicle or on the forearm to test:
A) mobility and turgor.
B) the patient's response to pain.
C) the percentage of the patient's fat-to-muscle ratio.
D) the presence of edema.
Q3) During a morning assessment,the nurse notices that a patient's urine output is below the expected amount.What should the nurse do next?
A) Obtain an order for a Foley catheter.
B) Obtain an order for a straight catheter.
C) Perform a bladder scan test.
D) Refer the patient to a urologist.
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Chapter 29: The Pregnant Woman
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Q1) A patient who is in her first trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse that she is experiencing significant nausea and vomiting and asks when it will improve.The nurse should reply:
A) "Did your mother have significant nausea and vomiting?"
B) "Many women experience nausea and vomiting until the third trimester."
C) "Usually, by the beginning of the second trimester, the nausea and vomiting improve."
D) "At about the time you begin to feel the baby move, the nausea and vomiting will subside."
Q2) A woman in the 15th week of pregnancy has had bouts of severe vomiting for 3 weeks.She comes to the clinic today,and the nurse notices that she is showing signs of dehydration.Her blood pressure is lower than usual,and she is extremely fatigued.The nurse recognizes that this patient is experiencing:
A) preeclampsia.
B) polyhydramnios.
C) proteinuria.
D) hyperemesis.
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Chapter 30: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
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Q1) The nurse is assessing an older adult's functional ability.Which definition correctly describes one's functional ability? Functional ability:
A) is the measure of the expected changes of aging that one is experiencing.
B) refers to the individual's motivation to live independently.
C) refers to the level of cognition present in an older person.
D) refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society.
Q2) When using the various instruments to assess an older person's activities of daily living (ADLs),the nurse needs to remember that a disadvantage of these instruments includes:
A) the reliability of the tools.
B) self or proxy report of functional activities.
C) lack of confidentiality during the assessment.
D) insufficient detail about the deficiencies identified.
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