Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
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Fundamentals of Nursing Practice introduces students to the essential principles and skills necessary for safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care. The course covers foundational concepts such as infection control, patient assessment, medication administration, documentation, communication, and basic clinical procedures. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural competence within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences, students gain confidence and competence to perform basic nursing interventions and provide holistic care to diverse patient populations.
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Physical Examination and Health Assessment 3rd Canadian edition by Carolyn Jarvis
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Chapter 1: Evidence-Based Assessment
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Q1) What is the purpose of a nursing diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A)To evaluate the cause of disease
B)To evaluate a patient's response to treatment
C)To determine the need to initiate supportive measures
D)To order specific diagnostic tests
E)To determine the need for health education
Answer: B, C, E
Q2) A 38-year-old patient who is a recent refugee from Syria is attending the clinic for an initial examination.A potential intervention the nurse will implement is:
A)Cognitive assessment.
B)Fall risk screening.
C)Fasting glucose test.
D)Tuberculin skin test.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Health Promotion in the Context of Health Assessment
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Q1) During a health encounter with a patient, which statement by the patient demonstrates readiness for a health education intervention?
A)"I visit the dentist annually for a checkup."
B)"I would really like to quit smoking."
C)"My immunizations are up to date."
D)"I really enjoy having a smoke with my beer."
Answer: B
Q2) During the first meeting with a new patient, the nurse asks the patient about family history to gather information on which social determinant of health?
A)Income
B)Gender
C)Biology and genetics
D)Culture and social considerations
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Cultural Competence: Cultural Care
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Q1) The nurse wants to take a culturally safe approach when meeting a new Indigenous patient who is comes from a different background.What are some factors the nurse should reflect on? (Select all that apply.)
A)"What are some of my biases or assumptions about Indigenous peoples?"
B)"How am I going to deal with the patient's addiction issues?"
C)"How are my behaviours influenced by my biases?"
D)"What am I too focused on so that I am overlooking something else of significance?"
E)"Other staff members think the patient is homeless, so I will need to deal with that, too!"
F)"How am I influenced by my colleagues' stereotypical views?"
Answer: A, C, D, F
Q2) The nurse manager is explaining culturally competent care during a staff meeting.Which of the following best describes the concept of culturally competent care?
A)Treating patients of different ethnicities with discrimination
B)Making assumptions about patients based on their race
C)Developing personal relationships with patients of the same culture
D)Maximizing respectful relationships with patients different from us
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: The Interview
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Q1) During an interview, a parent of a hospitalized child is sitting in an open position.As the interviewer begins to discuss the son's treatment, he suddenly crosses his arms against his chest and crosses his legs.This changed posture would suggest that the parent is:
A)Simply changing posture
B)More comfortable in this position
C)Tired and needs a break from the interview
D)Uncomfortable talking about his son's treatment
Q2) The nurse has used interpretation regarding a patient's statement or actions.After using this technique, it would be best for the nurse to:
A)Apologize, because using interpretation can be demeaning for the patient
B)Allow time for the patient to confirm or correct the inference
C)Continue with the interview as though nothing has happened
D)Immediately restate the nurse's conclusion on the basis of the patient's nonverbal response
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Chapter 5: The Complete Health History
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Q1) A 59-year-old patient tells the nurse that he has ulcerative colitis.He has been having "black stools" for the past 24 hours.How would the nurse best document his reason for seeking care?
A)J.M.is a 59-year-old man seeking treatment for ulcerative colitis.
B)J.M.came into the clinic complaining of having black stools for the past 24 hours.
C)J.M.is a 59-year-old man who states that he has ulcerative colitis and wants it checked.
D)J.M.is a 59-year-old man who states that he has been having "black stools" for the past 24 hours.
Q2) During an assessment, the nurse uses the CAGE test.The patient answers "yes" to two of the questions.What could this be indicating?
A)The patient is an alcoholic.
B)The patient is annoyed at the questions.
C)The patient should be thoroughly examined for possible alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
D)The nurse should suspect alcohol abuse and continue with a more thorough substance abuse assessment.
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Chapter 6: Mental Health Assessment
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Q1) During an interview with a 70-year-old patient, the nurse is concerned when the patient cannot recall what she had for breakfast this morning or how she travelled to this appointment.The nurse should assess for:
A)Normal aging memory loss
B)Recent memory loss
C)Poor dietary intake
D)Remote nutritional changes
Q2) During assessment of a 70-year-old patient newly admitted to the hospital, the nurse observes that the patient has difficulty hearing and shows no interest in the conversation.The family informs the nurse that the patient's spouse passed away 2-months ago and that the patient has lost significant weight and refuses to leave the house.The nurse should assess for:
A)Bulimia
B)Delirium
C)Depression
D)Aphasia
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Chapter 7: Substance Use and Health Assessment
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Q1) The nurse is admitting a patient with a history of cocaine use.The nurse will document:
A)Patient is an addict and lives on the street.
B)Patient is seeking drugs and wants any drug he can have.
C)Patient is a cocaine addict.
D)Patient states injecting cocaine daily over the past week.
Q2) A patient is brought to the emergency department.He is restless, has dilated pupils, is sweating, has a runny nose and tearing eyes, and complains of muscle and joint pains.His girlfriend thinks he has influenza, but she became concerned when his temperature went up to 39.4°C.She admits that he has been a heavy drug user, but he has been trying to stop on his own.The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from which substance?
A)Alcohol
B)Heroin
C)Crack cocaine
D)Sedatives
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Chapter 8: Interpersonal Violence Assessments
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Q1) The nurse is conducting a follow-up assessment of a 6-year-old patient 2 years after removal from his parents' home as a result of physical violence between the parents.The nurse will assess the patient for: (Select all that apply.)
A)Developmental progress.
B)Favourite foods.
C)Social interactions in school.
D)Musical talents.
E)Clothing trends.
Q2) As a nurse working with many different populations, which of the following individuals can be at increased risk for abuse? (Select all that apply.)
A)The 70-year-old confined to a wheelchair
B)The 45-year-old female bank manager
C)The 21-year-old living with a boyfriend who uses harmful amounts of alcohol
D)The 35-year-old stay-at-home mother with a controlling spouse
E)The 21-year-old university student living at home
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Chapter 9: Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a patient admitted for Clostridium difficile infection.What must the nurse do when leaving the patient's room?
A)Perform hand hygiene with an alcohol-based hand rub
B)Replace gloves with a clean pair
C)Perform hand hygiene with soap-and-water handwashing
D)Remove mask
Q2) The nurse is preparing to percuss the abdomen of a patient.The purpose of the percussion is to assess the __________ of the underlying tissue.
A)Turgor
B)Texture
C)Density
D)Consistency
Q3) When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is:
A)Palpation
B)Inspection
C)Percussion
D)Auscultation
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Chapter 10: General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs
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Q1) A nurse is helping at a health fair at the local mall.When taking blood pressures on a variety of people, the nurse keeps in mind that:
A)After menopause, blood pressure readings in women are usually lower than those in men.
B)The blood pressure of an adult of African descent is usually higher than that of an adult of European descent and of the same age.
C)Blood pressure measurements in people who are overweight should be the same as those of people who are at a normal weight.
D)A teenager's blood pressure reading will be lower than that of an adult.
Q2) When checking for proper blood pressure cuff size, which guideline is correct?
A)The standard cuff size is appropriate for all sizes.
B)The length of the rubber bladder should equal 80% of the arm circumference.
C)The width of the rubber bladder should equal 80% of the arm circumference.
D)The width of the rubber bladder should equal 40% of the arm circumference.
Q3) The nurse is counting an infant's respirations.Which technique is correct?
A)Watching the chest rise and fall
B)Watching the abdomen for movement
C)Placing a hand across the infant's chest
D)Using a stethoscope to listen to the breath sounds
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Chapter 11: Pain Assessment
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant.What does the nurse know to be true regarding the pain experienced by infants?
A)Pain in infants can only be assessed by physiological changes, such as an increased heart rate.
B)The FPS-R can be used to assess pain in infants.
C)A procedure that induces pain in adults will also induce pain in the infant.
D)Infants feel pain less compared with adults.
Q2) A patient has been admitted to the hospital with vertebral fractures related to osteoporosis.She is in extreme pain.This type of pain would be classified as:
A)Referred
B)Cutaneous
C)Visceral
D)Deep somatic
Q3) When assessing a patient's pain, the nurse knows that the most reliable indicator of pain would be the:
A)Patient's vital signs.
B)Physical examination findings.
C)Results of a computed tomography (CT) scan.
D)Subjective report by the patient.
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Chapter 12: Nutritional Assessment
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Q1) A patient is asked to indicate on a form how many times he eats a specific food.Which method is the nurse using to assess nutritional intake?
A)Food diary
B)Calorie count
C)24-hour recall
D)Food-frequency questionnaire
Q2) During assessment, the nurse measures the patient's waist to be 76 cm and hips circumference to be 86 cm.Calculating the waist-hip ratio, the nurse determines the patient to be:
A)Underweight.
B)At increased risk for early mortality.
C)Gynoid obese.
D)At risk for metabolic diseases.
Q3) During assessment of a 78-year-old patient taking multiple medications for various chronic conditions, the nurse is concerned that the patient is experiencing:
A)Increase in hair growth.
B)Inadequate nutrient food intake.
C)Extreme weight gain.
D)Increase in abdominal fat.
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Chapter 13: Skin, Hair, and Nails
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Q1) A 42-year-old woman is concerned about several small, slightly raised, bright red dots that have appeared on her chest.On examination, the nurse explains that the spots are probably:
A)Anasarca.
B)Scleroderma.
C)Senile angiomas.
D)Latent myeloma.
Q2) A patient has been admitted for severe psoriasis.The nurse expects to see what finding in the patient's fingernails?
A)Splinter hemorrhages
B)Paronychia
C)Pitting
D)Beau's lines
Q3) The nurse educator is preparing an education module for the nursing staff on the dermis layer of skin.Which of these statements would be included in the module? The dermis:
A)Contains mostly fat cells.
B)Consists mostly of keratin.
C)Is replaced every 4 weeks.
D)Contains sensory receptors.
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Chapter 14: Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) A physician tells the nurse that a patient's vertebra prominens is tender and asks the nurse to re-evaluate the area in 1 hour.The area of the body the nurse will assess is:
A)Just above the diaphragm.
B)Just lateral to the knee cap.
C)At the level of the C7 vertebra.
D)At the level of the T11 vertebra.
Q2) During an examination, the nurse knows that the best way to palpate the lymph nodes in the neck is by:
A)Using gentle pressure and palpating with both hands to compare the two sides.
B)Using strong pressure and palpating with both hands to compare the two sides.
C)Gently pinching each node between one's thumb and forefinger and then moving down the neck muscle.
D)Using the index and middle fingers and gently palpating by applying pressure in a rotating pattern.
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Chapter 15: Eyes
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Q1) During an assessment, the nurse notices that an older adult patient has tears rolling down his face from his left eye.Closer examination reveals that the lower lid is loose and rolling outward.The patient complains of his eye feeling "dry and itchy." Which action by the nurse is correct?
A)Assessing the eye for a possible foreign body
B)Documenting the finding as ptosis
C)Assessing for other signs of ectropion
D)Contacting the referring physician; these are signs of basal cell carcinoma
Q2) A patient comes into the emergency department after an accident at work.A machine blew dust into his eyes, and he was not wearing safety glasses.The nurse examines his corneas by shining a light from the side across the cornea.The nurse recognizes that the patient may have a corneal abrasion when:
A)The corneas are smooth and clear.
B)The lens behind the cornea is opaque.
C)There are areas of bleeding across the cornea.
D)There is a shattered look to the light rays reflecting off the cornea.
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Chapter 16: Ears
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Q1) The nurse is conducting a child safety class for new mothers.Which factor places young children at risk for ear infections?
A)Family history
B)Air conditioning
C)Excessive cerumen
D)Passive cigarette smoke
Q2) 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 that you have any type of hearing loss?"
D)"Do you have any ear pain or discharge, and if so, when did they occur?"
Q3) The nurse is performing an otoscopic examination on an adult.Which of these actions is correct?
A)Tilting the person's head forward during the examination
B)Once the speculum is in the ear, releasing the traction
C)Pulling the pinna up and back before inserting the speculum
D)Using the smallest speculum to decrease the amount of discomfort
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Chapter 17: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
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Q1) While obtaining the health history from the mother of a 1-year-old child, the nurse notices that the baby has had a bottle in his mouth the entire time.The mother states, "It makes a great pacifier." The best response by the nurse would be:
A)"You're right.Bottles make very good pacifiers."
B)"Using a bottle as a pacifier is better for the teeth than thumb-sucking."
C)"It's okay to use a bottle as long as it contains milk and not juice."
D)"Prolonged use of a bottle can increase the risk for tooth decay and ear infections."
Q2) The nurse notices that the mother of a 2-year-old boy brings him into the clinic quite frequently for various injuries and suspects there may be some child abuse involved.During inspection of his mouth, the nurse should look for:
A)Swollen, red tonsils.
B)Ulcerations on the hard palate.
C)Bruising on the buccal mucosa or gums.
D)Small, yellow papules along the hard palate.
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Chapter 18: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) The nurse is working with multicultural communities to increase breast cancer screening.The nurse will ensure to include the following factor(s) to improve screening rates:
A)Male nurses of European descent
B)One location in the entire city for screening
C)Language assistance with peer support and group support
D)Health brochures in French and English
Q2) During a physical examination, a 45-year-old woman states that she has had a crusty, itchy rash on her breast for approximately 2 weeks.In trying to find the cause of the rash, which question would be important for the nurse to ask?
A)"Is the rash raised and red?"
B)"Does it appear to be cyclical?"
C)"Where did the rash first appear-on the nipple, the areola, or the surrounding skin?"
D)"What were you doing when she first noticed the rash, and do your actions make it worse?"
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Chapter 19: Thorax and Lungs
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Q1) The nurse is auscultating the lungs of a patient who had been sleeping and notices short, popping, crackling sounds that stop after a few breaths.The nurse recognizes that these breath sounds are:
A)Atelectatic crackles, which do not have a pathological cause.
B)Fine crackles and may be a sign of pneumonia.
C)Vesicular breath sounds.
D)Fine wheezes.
Q2) During auscultation of the lungs of an adult patient, the nurse notices the presence of bronchophony.The nurse should assess for signs of which condition?
A)Airway obstruction
B)Emphysema
C)Pulmonary consolidation
D)Asthma
Q3) The primary respiratory muscles engaged in normal inspiration include the:
A)Diaphragm and intercostals.
B)Sternomastoid and scalene.
C)Trapezius and rectus abdominis.
D)External obliques and pectoralis major.
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Chapter 20: Heart and Neck Vessels
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Q1) When the nurse is auscultating the carotid artery for bruits, which of these statements reflects the correct technique?
A)While listening with the bell of the stethoscope, the patient is asked to take a deep breath and hold it.
B)While auscultating one side with the bell of the stethoscope, the carotid artery is palpated on the other side to check pulsations.
C)While lightly applying the bell of the stethoscope over the carotid artery and listening, the patient is asked to take a breath, exhale, and briefly hold it.
D)While firmly placing the bell of the stethoscope over the carotid artery and listening, the patient is asked to take a breath, exhale, and briefly hold it.
Q2) The nurse knows that normal splitting of S is associated with:
A)Expiration
B)Inspiration
C)Exercise state
D)Low resting heart rate
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Chapter 21: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
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Q1) The nurse is attempting to assess the femoral pulses in an obese patient and should:
A)Ask the patient to assume a prone position
B)Ask the patient to bend his or her knees to the side in a froglike position
C)Firmly press against the bone with the patient in a semi-Fowler's position
D)Listen with a stethoscope for pulsations as palpating the pulse in an obese person is extremely difficult
Q2) The nurse is preparing to assess the dorsalis pedis artery.Where is the correct location for palpation?
A)Behind the knee
B)Over the lateral malleolus
C)In the groove behind the medial malleolus
D)Lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe
Q3) The nurse is reviewing the risk factors for venous disease.Which of these situations best describes a person at highest risk for the development of venous disease?
A)A 25-year-old female who is 3 months pregnant
B)A 50-year-old female who has remained in bed for 4 days
C)A 35-year-old male with a body mass index (BMI) of 18
D)A 60-year-old female taking anticoagulant medication
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Chapter 22: Abdomen
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Q1) During abdominal assessment of an adult patient, the nurse auscultates a bruit in the upper abdomen area just left of the midline.The nurse will:
A)Palpate the area
B)Document the findings as normal
C)Report the findings immediately
D)Assess for rebound tenderness
Q2) The nurse suspects that a patient has appendicitis.Which of these procedures are appropriate for use when assessing for appendicitis or a perforated appendix? (Select all that apply.)
A)Test for Murphy's sign
B)Test for Blumberg's sign
C)Test for shifting dullness
D)Perform the iliopsoas muscle test
E)Test for fluid wave
Q3) A nurse notices that a patient has ascites, which indicates the presence of:
A)Fluid
B)Feces
C)Flatus
D)Fibroid tumours
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Chapter 23: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
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Q1) Which characteristic of the prostate gland would the advance practice nurse recognize as an abnormal finding while palpating the prostate gland through the rectum?
A)Palpable central groove
B)Tenderness to palpation
C)Being heart shaped
D)Elastic and rubbery consistency
Q2) A 35-year-old patient with a history of pancreatitis reports significant weight loss and stools that appear pale, yellow, and greasy.The nurse recognizes that these findings likely indicate:
A)Gastrointestinal bleeding with melena
B)Obstructive jaundice with loss of bile
C)Malabsorption syndrome with steatorrhea
D)Ingestion of bismuth preparations
Q3) The advanced practice nurse is preparing to palpate the rectum and should use which of these techniques? The nurse should:
A)Flex the finger and slowly insert it toward the umbilicus
B)First instruct the patient that this procedure will be painful
C)Insert an extended index finger at a right angle to the anus
D)Place the finger directly into the anus to overcome the tight sphincter
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Chapter 24: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) When assessing muscle strength, the nurse observes that a patient has complete ROM against gravity with full resistance.What grade of muscle strength should the nurse record using a 0-to-5-point scale?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
Q2) An imaginary line connecting the highest point on each iliac crest would cross the __________ vertebra.
A)First sacral
B)Fourth lumbar
C)Seventh cervical
D)Twelfth thoracic
Q3) The nurse is teaching a class on preventing osteoporosis with a group of perimenopausal women.The nurse recommends:
A)Increasing intake of coffee
B)Eating less dairy products
C)Brisk walking outside in good weather
D)Reducing activity to rest the body
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Chapter 25: Neurological System
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Q1) During an assessment of an 80-year-old patient, the nurse notices the following: the patient's inability to identify vibrations at her ankle and to identify the position of her big toe, a slower and more deliberate gait, and a slightly impaired tactile sensation.All other neurologic findings are normal.The nurse should interpret that these findings indicate:
A)Cranial nerve dysfunction
B)Lesion in the cerebral cortex
C)Normal changes attributable to aging
D)Demyelination of nerves attributable to a lesion
Q2) After a spinal cord injury in a 40-year-old patient, the nurse is testing the intactness of the patient's reflex arcs.The nurse tests the triceps reflex to elicit what response for which spinal level?
A)Flexion of the hand for C5 to C6
B)Pronation of the hand for C5 to C6
C)Extension of the forearm for C7 to C8
D)Flexion of the forearm for C7 to C8
Q3) During the assessment of DTRs, the nurse finds that a patient's responses are bilaterally normal.What number is used to indicate normal DTRs when the documenting this finding? __________+
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Chapter 26: Male Genitourinary System
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Q1) When performing a genitourinary assessment on a 16-year-old male adolescent, the nurse notices a swelling in the scrotum that increases with increased intra-abdominal pressure and decreases when he is lying down.The patient complains of pain when straining.The nurse knows that this description is most consistent with a(n) __________ hernia.
A)Femoral
B)Incisional
C)Direct inguinal
D)Indirect inguinal
Q2) A 59-year-old patient has been diagnosed with prostatitis and is being seen at the clinic for complaints of burning and pain during urination.He is experiencing:
A)Dysuria
B)Nocturia
C)Polyuria
D)Hematuria
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Chapter 27: Female Genitourinary System
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Q1) A 35-year-old transgender woman is in the office for routine gynecological care.She had a vaginoplasty 12 months ago.Which of the following does the nurse know to be true regarding this visit?
A)Her cervical mucosa will be red and dry looking.
B)The patient should have a Pap test every 2 years.
C)The nurse will adhere to the cervical screening guidelines for women.
D)The nurse knows that cervical screening is not appropriate.
Q2) A woman has just been diagnosed with HPV infection, or genital warts.The nurse should counsel her to receive regular examinations because this virus places her at a higher risk for __________ cancer.
A)Uterine
B)Cervical
C)Ovarian
D)Endometrial
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Child, and Adolescent
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Q1) During examination, the nurse finds that a patient is unable to distinguish objects placed in his hand.The nurse would document:
A)Stereognosis
B)Astereognosis
C)Graphesthesia
D)Agraphesthesia
Q2) During an examination, the nurse notices that a patient is unable to stick out his tongue.Which cranial nerve is involved with the successful performance of this action?
A)I
B)V
C)XI
D)XII
Q3) 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
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Chapter 29: Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient
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Q1) During an assessment of a hospitalized patient, the nurse pinches a fold of skin under the clavicle or on the forearm to test the:
A)Mobility and turgor
B)Patient's response to pain
C)Percentage of the patient's fat-to-muscle ratio
D)Presence of edema
Q2) When assessing a patient in the hospital setting, the nurse knows which statement to be true?
A)The patient will need a brief assessment at least every 4 hours.
B)The patient will need a consistent, specialized examination every 8 hours, focusing on certain parameters.
C)The patient will need a complete head-to-toe physical examination every 24 hours.
D)Most patients require a minimal examination each shift unless they are in critical condition.
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Chapter 30: The Pregnant Woman
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Q1) When auscultating the anterior thorax of a pregnant woman, the nurse notices the presence of a murmur over the second, third, and fourth intercostal spaces.The murmur is continuous but can be obliterated by pressure with the stethoscope or finger on the thorax just lateral to the murmur.The nurse interprets this finding to be:
A)Murmur of aortic stenosis
B)Most likely a mammary soufflé
C)Associated with aortic insufficiency
D)Indication of a patent ductus arteriosus
Q2) A female patient has nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue, and amenorrhea.Her last menstrual period was 6 weeks ago.The nurse interprets that this patient is experiencing __________ signs of pregnancy.
A)Positive
B)Possible
C)Probable
D)Presumptive
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Chapter 31: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
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Q1) The nurse is working with the older adult population and recognizes that polypharmacy can increase the risk for the older adult for:
A)Increased sexuality
B)Reduction of falls
C)Decrease in functional ability
D)Improved cognition
Q2) When using the various instruments to assess an older person's ADLs, the nurse needs to remember that a disadvantage of these instruments includes:
A)Reliability of the tools
B)Self- or proxy reporting of functional activities
C)Lack of confidentiality during the assessment
D)Insufficient details concerning the deficiencies identified
Q3) The nurse is assessing an older adult's functional ability.The nurse will need to determine the patient's:
A)Experience of the expected changes of aging.
B)Motivation to live independently
C)Level of cognition
D)Ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society
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