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Fundamentals of Nursing Practice introduces students to the foundational concepts, skills, and professional standards essential for entry-level nursing. The course covers the principles of person-centered care, safety, communication, and clinical reasoning within the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on developing essential hands-on skills such as vital signs assessment, infection control, patient mobility, and basic personal care procedures. The course also explores ethical-legal frameworks, cultural sensitivity, and the collaborative role of nurses within the healthcare team. Through a combination of classroom instruction, skills labs, and supervised clinical experiences, students build the knowledge, confidence, and competence required to provide holistic and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
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Physical Examination and Health Assessment 3rd Canadian edition by Carolyn Jarvis
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Q1) What is an important concept when undertaking a life-cycle approach to health assessment?
A)Consideration of the patient's cultural view of health
B)Being responsive to the patient's gestures to build a relationship
C)Acknowledgement of the effect of poverty on health
D)Awareness of age-specific developmental factors
Answer: D
Q2) The nurse wants to take a relational approach in her nursing practice.The nurse needs to: (Select all that apply.)
A)Identify unit policies and procedures.
B)Identify and manage personal assumptions.
C)Promote the use of best practice guidelines.
D)Determine what is important to patients in the context of their situations.
E)Form decisions based on prevalent stereotyping.
Answer: B, D
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Q1) The nurse is working with families with newborns.What should the nurse include when assessing the babies?
A)Fall risk screening
B)Developmental screening
C)Cancer screening
D)Alcohol use
Answer: B
Q2) A committee of health care professionals is discussing the need for an upstream approach to decrease homelessness in the city.Which statement best describes the concept of an upstream approach?
A)Negotiating lower, more affordable rent for homeless individuals
B)Building more homeless shelters so that the homeless have a place to sleep in
C)Providing homes to homeless individuals who are unable to afford them
D)Focusing on the social and economic factors that put groups at risk for homelessness
Answer: D
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Q1) The nurse is meeting a new family that recently emigrated from Africa.What question might the nurse ask to gather the family's perspectives on ethnicity?
A)"Can you share about your current financial situation?"
B)"How was your journey from Africa?"
C)"How did you get to the clinic today?"
D)"Can you tell me about your religious practices in the country you are from?"
Answer: D
Q2) While working with an Indigenous patient, the nurse recalls that a call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) Report would be supported through:
A)Restricting visitors to only non-Indigenous individuals.
B)Ensuring that all Indigenous paraphernalia is removed from the patient's room.
C)Arranging for an elder to conduct a smudging ceremony at the patient's request.
D)Organizing the patient's room to reflect the hot and cold theory of health and illness.
Answer: C
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Q1) A pregnant woman states, "I just know labour will be so painful that I won't be able to stand it.I know it sounds awful, but I really dread going into labour." The nurse responds by stating, "Oh, don't worry about labour so much.I have been through it, and although it is painful, many good medications are available to decrease the pain." Which statement regarding this response is true? The nurse's reply was a:
A)Therapeutic response.By sharing something personal, the nurse gives hope to this woman.
B)Nontherapeutic response.By providing false reassurance, the nurse actually cut off further discussion of the woman's fears.
C)Therapeutic response.By providing information about the medications available, the nurse is giving information to the woman.
D)Nontherapeutic response.The nurse is essentially giving the message to the woman that labour cannot be tolerated without medication.
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Q1) The nurse is incorporating a person's spiritual values into the health history.Which of these questions illustrates the "community" portion of the FICA (faith and belief, importance and influence, community, and addressing or applying in care) questions?
A)"Do you believe in God?"
B)"Are you a part of any religious or spiritual group?"
C)"Do you consider yourself to be a religious or spiritual person?"
D)"How does your religious faith influence the way you think about your health?"
Q2) The nurse is assessing a new patient who has recently immigrated to Canada.Which question is appropriate to add to the health history?
A)"Why did you come to Canada?"
B)"When did you come to Canada, and from what country?"
C)"What made you leave your native country?"
D)"Are you planning to return to your home country?"
Q3) The review of systems section provides the nurse with:
A)Physical findings related to each system
B)Information regarding health promotion practices
C)An opportunity to teach the patient medical terms
D)Information necessary for the nurse to diagnose the patient's medical problem
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Q1) The nurse is admitting a 75-year-old patient to the hospital with new confusion and changes in behaviour that had developed overnight.The family state that she was just started on antibiotics for a urinary tract infection.The nurse should assess for:
A)Dementia
B)Depressive disorder
C)Delirium
D)Bipolar disorder
Q2) The nurse is working with the public to improve their understanding of people with mental illnesses.Which of the following statements reflect a non-stigmatizing view of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)
A)"People with a mental illness scare me.They are dangerous."
B)"Mental illness is a disease, and it is like having diabetes or hypertension."
C)"I know someone with schizophrenia, and he is crazy!"
D)"Did you see the story on the news about the person who killed all those people? They think he has a mental illness."
E)"There is treatment for mental illness, and people can recover."
F)"My roommate with schizophrenia is an excellent architect."
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Q1) 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
Q2) A woman has come to the clinic to seek help for a substance abuse problem.She admits to using cocaine just before arriving.Which of these assessment findings would the nurse expect to find when examining this woman?
A)Dilated pupils, pacing, and psychomotor agitation
B)Dilated pupils, unsteady gait, and aggressiveness
C)Pupil constriction, lethargy, apathy, and dysphoria
D)Constricted pupils, euphoria, and decreased temperature
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Q1) A patient has come to the clinic with persistent abdominal pains.During the interview, the patient tells the nurse that her husband controls the finances, gives her a minimal allowance, and makes her account for what she spends to the penny.The patient constantly looks down and will not make eye contact with the nurse.What will the nurse assess for?
A)Situational violence
B)Chronic ulcerative colitis
C)Stomach flu
D)Intimate partner terrorism
Q2) During a home visit, the nurse notices that an older adult woman is caring for her bedridden husband.The woman states that this is her duty, she does the best she can, and her children come to help when they are in town.Her husband is unable to care for himself, and she appears thin, weak, and exhausted.The nurse notices that several of his prescription medication bottles are empty.This situation is best described by the term:
A)Physical abuse
B)Financial neglect
C)Psychological abuse
D)Unintentional physical neglect
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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 to ensure that the patient does not change positions too often.
Q2) When examining an older adult, the nurse should use which technique?
A)Avoiding touching the patient too much
B)Attempting to perform the entire physical examination during one visit
C)Speaking loudly and slowly because most aging adults have hearing deficits
D)Arranging the sequence of the examination to allow as few position changes as possible
Q3) The nurse would use bimanual palpation technique in which situation?
A)Palpating the thorax of an infant
B)Palpating the kidneys and uterus
C)Assessing pulsations and vibrations
D)Assessing the presence of tenderness and pain
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Q1) A student is late for his appointment and has rushed across campus to the health clinic.The nurse should:
A)Allow 5 minutes for him to relax and rest before checking his vital signs.
B)Check the blood pressure in both arms, expecting a difference in the readings because of his recent exercise.
C)Immediately monitor his vital signs on his arrival at the clinic and then 5 minutes later, recording any differences.
D)Check blood pressure with the student in the supine position, which will allow him to relax and will help obtain a more accurate reading.
Q2) The nurse is taking temperatures in a clinic with a tympanic membrane thermometer (TMT).Which statement is true regarding use of the TMT?
A)Taking tympanic temperature is more time consuming than taking rectal temperature.
B)The tympanic method is more invasive and uncomfortable than the oral method.
C)The risk for cross-contamination is reduced, compared with the rectal route.
D)The tympanic membrane most accurately reflects the temperature in the ophthalmic artery.
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Q1) 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
Q2) A patient states that the pain medication is "not working" and rates his postoperative pain at a 10 on a 1-to-10 scale.Which of these assessment findings indicates an acute pain response to poorly controlled pain?
A)Confusion
B)Hyperventilation
C)Increased blood pressure and pulse
D)Depression
Q3) When assessing the intensity of a patient's pain, which question by the nurse is appropriate?
A)"What makes your pain better or worse?"
B)"How much pain do you have now?"
C)"How does pain limit your activities?"
D)"What does your pain feel like?"
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Q1) A 21-year-old woman with extensive weight gain over the past 12 months, has a BMI of 38, indicating obesity.The nurse is concerned that she is at increased risk for:
A)Polypharmacy.
B)Diabetes.
C)Optimal nutrition.
D)Low mortality.
Q2) A pregnant woman is interested in breastfeeding her baby and asks several questions about it.Which information is appropriate for the nurse to share with her?
A)Breastfeeding is best when also supplemented with bottle feedings.
B)Babies who are breastfed often require supplemental vitamins.
C)Breastfeeding is recommended for infants for the first 2 years of life.
D)Breast milk provides the nutrients necessary for growth and natural immunity.
Q3) 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
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Q1) A 70-year-old woman who loves to garden has small, flat, brown macules over her arms and hands.She asks, "What causes these liver spots?" The nurse tells her, "They are:
A)"Signs of decreased hematocrit related to anemia."
B)"Caused by the destruction of melanin in your skin from exposure to the sun."
C)"Clusters of melanocytes that appear after extensive sun exposure."
D)"Areas of hyperpigmentation related to decreased perfusion and vasoconstriction."
Q2) A patient comes in for a physical examination and complains of "freezing to death" while waiting for her examination.The nurse notes that her skin is pale and cool and attributes this finding to:
A)Venous pooling.
B)Peripheral vasodilation.
C)Peripheral vasoconstriction.
D)Decreased arterial perfusion.
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Q1) During an examination of a female patient, the nurse notes lymphadenopathy and suspects an acute infection.Acutely infected lymph nodes would be:
A)Clumped.
B)Unilateral.
C)Firm but freely movable.
D)Firm and nontender.
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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Q1) The nurse notices the presence of periorbital edema when performing an eye assessment on a 70-year-old patient.The nurse should:
A)Check for the presence of exophthalmos.
B)Suspect that the patient has hyperthyroidism.
C)Ask the patient if he or she has a history of heart failure.
D)Assess for blepharitis, which is often associated with periorbital edema.
Q2) During an ophthalmoscopic examination of the eye, the nurse notices areas of exudate that appear similar to cotton wool or fluffy clouds.The nurse recognizes that the patient may have:
A)Diabetes.
B)Hyperthyroidism.
C)Glaucoma.
D)Hypotension.
Q3) During eye assessment of a dark-skinned patient, what normal finding does the nurse observe?
A)Yellow fatty deposits over the cornea
B)Pallor near the outer canthus of the lower lid
C)Yellow coloration of the sclera that extends up to the iris
D)Presence of small brown macules on the sclera
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Q1) During an examination, the nurse notices that the patient stumbles a little while walking and that when she sits down, she holds on to the sides of the chair.The patient states, "It feels like the room is spinning!" The nurse documents that the patient is experiencing:
A)Objective vertigo.
B)Subjective vertigo.
C)Tinnitus.
D)Dizziness.
Q2) In performing a voice test to assess hearing, which of these actions would the nurse perform?
A)Shield the lips so that the sound is muffled.
B)Whisper a set of random numbers and letters and then ask the patient to repeat them.
C)Ask the patient to place his finger in his ear to occlude outside noise.
D)Stand approximately 4 feet away to ensure that the patient can really hear at this distance.
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Q1) During a checkup, a 22-year-old woman tells the nurse that she uses an over-the-counter nasal spray because of her allergies.She also states that it does not work as well as it used to when she first started using it.The best response by the nurse would be:
A)"You should never use over-the-counter nasal sprays because of the risk for addiction."
B)"You should try switching to another brand of medication to prevent this problem."
C)"Continuing to use this spray is important to keep your allergies under control."
D)"Using these nasal medications irritates the lining of the nose and may cause rebound swelling."
Q2) The nurse is assessing a 72-year-old patient and recognizes the following as normal for patient's age:
A)Teeth appearing shorter
B)Tongue that looks smoother in appearance
C)Buccal mucosa that is beefy red in appearance
D)Small, painless lump on the dorsum of the tongue
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Q1) 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?"
Q2) A patient is newly diagnosed with benign breast disease.The nurse recognizes which statement about benign breast disease to be true? The presence of benign breast disease:
A)Makes it hard to examine the breasts.
B)Frequently turns into cancer in a woman's later years.
C)Is easily reduced with hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
D)Is usually diagnosed before a woman reaches childbearing age.
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Q1) An adult patient with a history of allergies comes to the clinic complaining of wheezing and difficulty in breathing when working in his yard.The assessment findings include tachypnea, the use of accessory neck muscles, prolonged expiration, intercostal retractions, decreased breath sounds, and expiratory wheezes.The nurse interprets that these assessment findings are consistent with:
A)Asthma.
B)Atelectasis.
C)Lobar pneumonia.
D)Heart failure.
Q2) When assessing tactile fremitus, the nurse normally feel tactile fremitus most intensely:
A)Between the scapulae.
B)Third intercostal space, MCL.
C)Fifth intercostal space, midaxillary line (MAL).
D)Over the lower lobes, posterior side.
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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Q1) When listening to heart sounds, the nurse knows that S :
A)Is louder than S2 at the base of the heart.
B)Indicates the beginning of diastole.
C)Coincides with the carotid artery pulse.
D)Is caused by the closure of the semilunar valves.
Q2) While counting the apical pulse on a 16-year-old patient, the nurse notices an irregular rhythm.His rate speeds up on inspiration and slows on expiration.What would be the nurse's response?
A)Talk with the patient about his intake of caffeine.
B)Perform ECG after the examination.
C)No further response is needed because sinus arrhythmia can occur normally.
D)Refer the patient to a cardiologist for further testing.
Q3) During an assessment of a 68-year-old man with a recent onset of right-sided weakness, the nurse hears a blowing, swishing sound with the bell of the stethoscope over the left carotid artery.This finding would indicate:
A)Valvular disorder
B)Blood flow turbulence
C)Fluid volume overload
D)Ventricular hypertrophy
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Q1) How should the nurse document mild, slight pitting edema in both of the ankles of a pregnant patient?
A)Bilateral pedal 1+ edema
B)Unilateral pedal 3+edema
C)Edema 4+ to upper extremities
D)Bilateral brawny edema
Q2) The nurse is preparing to assess the ankle-brachial index (ABI) of a patient.Which statement about the ABI is true?
A)Normal ABI indices are from 0.5 to 1.0.
B)Normal ankle pressure is slightly lower than the brachial pressure.
C)The ABI is a reliable measurement of peripheral vascular disease in individuals with diabetes.
D)An ABI of 0.9 to 0.7 indicates the presence of peripheral vascular disease and mild claudication.
Q3) Which vein(s) is (are) responsible for most of the venous return in the arm?
A)Deep
B)Ulnar
C)Subclavian
D)Superficial

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Q1) A patient is suspected of having cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder.The nurse should conduct which of these techniques to assess for this condition?
A)Obturator test
B)Test for inspiratory arrest
C)Assess for rebound tenderness
D)Iliopsoas muscle test
Q2) During an assessment of a newborn infant, the nurse recalls that pyloric stenosis would be exhibited by:
A)Projectile vomiting
B)Hypoactive bowel activity
C)Palpable olive-sized mass in the right lower quadrant
D)Pronounced peristaltic waves crossing from right to left
Q3) During an abdominal assessment, the nurse tests for a fluid wave.A positive fluid wave test occurs with:
A)Splenomegaly
B)Distended bladder
C)Constipation
D)Ascites
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Q1) A 30-year-old woman is visiting the clinic because of "pain in my bottom when I have a bowel movement." The nurse should assess for which problem?
A)Pinworms
B)Hemorrhoids
C)Colon cancer
D)Fecal incontinence
Q2) The nurse is reviewing the functioning of the anal canal with nursing students and states that voluntary closure of the canal is controlled by:
A)The internal sphincter being under voluntary control
B)The external sphincter being under voluntary control
C)Both sphincters remaining slightly relaxed at all times
D)The internal sphincter surrounding the external sphincter
Q3) While assessing a hospitalized patient who is bedridden, the nurse notices that the patient has fecal incontinence.The stools are loose and grey-tan in colour, indicating:
A)Occult blood
B)Inflammation
C)Absence of bile pigment
D)Ingestion of iron preparations
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Q1) A patient who has had rheumatoid arthritis for years comes to the clinic to ask about changes in her fingers.The nurse will assess for signs of what problems?
A)Heberden's nodes
B)Bouchard's nodules
C)Swan-neck deformities
D)Dupuytren's contractures
Q2) A 14-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease reports painful swelling just below the knee for the past 5 months.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A)"If these symptoms persist, you may need arthroscopic surgery."
B)"You are experiencing degeneration of your knee, which may not resolve."
C)"Your condition is caused by repeated stress on the patellar tendon.It is the result of your present growth and activity, and your symptoms should resolve with rest."
D)"Increasing your activity and performing knee-strengthening exercises will help decrease the inflammation and maintain mobility in the knee."
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Q1) Which statement concerning the areas of the brain is true?
A)The cerebellum is the centre for speech and emotions.
B)The hypothalamus controls body temperature and regulates sleep.
C)The basal ganglia are responsible for controlling voluntary movements.
D)Motor pathways of the spinal cord and brainstem synapse in the thalamus.
Q2) During the taking of the health history, a patient tells the nurse that "it feels like the room is spinning around me." The nurse would document this finding as:
A)Vertigo
B)Syncope
C)Dizziness
D)Seizure activity
Q3) The area of the nervous system that is responsible for mediating reflexes is the:
A)Medulla
B)Cerebellum
C)Spinal cord
D)Cerebral cortex
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Q1) An older man is concerned about his sexual performance.The nurse knows that in the absence of disease, a man may withdraw from sexual activity later in life because of:
A)Side effects of medications
B)Decreased libido with aging
C)Decreased sperm production
D)Decreased pleasure from sexual intercourse
Q2) During an examination of an older adult male, the nurse recognizes that normal changes to expect would be:
A)Change in scrotal colour
B)Decrease in the size of the penis
C)Enlargement of the testes and scrotum
D)Increase in the number of rugae over the scrotal sac
Q3) The mother of a 10-year-old boy asks the nurse to explain the onset of puberty.The nurse should reply by saying:
A)"Puberty usually begins around 15 years of age."
B)"The first sign of puberty is an enlargement of the testes."
C)"The penis size does not increase until about 16 years of age."
D)"The development of pubic hair precedes enlargement of the testicles or penis."
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Q1) The nurse has just completed an inspection of a nulliparous woman's external genitalia.Which of these would be a description of a finding within normal limits?
A)Redness of the labia majora
B)Multiple nontender sebaceous cysts
C)Discharge that is foul smelling and irritating
D)Gaping and slightly shrivelled labia majora
Q2) The advanced practice nurse is preparing for an examination of the internal genitalia of a woman.Which order of the examination is correct?
A)Bimanual, speculum, and rectovaginal
B)Speculum, rectovaginal, and bimanual
C)Speculum, bimanual, and rectovaginal
D)Rectovaginal, bimanual, and speculum
Q3) A 22-year-old woman has been considering using oral contraceptives.As a part of her health history, the nurse should ask:
A)"Do you have a history of heart murmurs?"
B)"Are you going to be in a monogamous relationship?"
C)"Have you carefully thought this choice through?"
D)"If you smoke, how many cigarettes do you smoke per day?"
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Q1) The nurse has just recorded a positive iliopsoas test on a patient who has abdominal pain.This test is used to confirm a(n):
A)Inflamed liver
B)Perforated spleen
C)Perforated appendix
D)Enlarged gallbladder
Q2) When the nurse records the results to the Hirschberg test, the nurse has:
A)Tested the patellar reflex
B)Assessed for appendicitis
C)Tested the corneal light reflex
D)Assessed for thrombophlebitis
Q3) 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
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Q1) What should the nurse assess before entering the patient's room on morning rounds?
A)Posted conditions, such as isolation precautions
B)Patient's input and output chart from the previous shift
C)Patient's general appearance
D)Presence of any visitors in the room
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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Q1) The nurse is palpating the abdomen of a woman who is 35 weeks pregnant and notices that the fetal head is facing downward toward the pelvis.The nurse would document this as fetal:
A)Lie
B)Variety
C)Attitude
D)Presentation
Q2) When examining the face of a woman who is 28 weeks pregnant, the nurse notices the presence of a butterfly-shaped increase in pigmentation on the face.The proper term for this finding in the documentation is:
A)Striae
B)Chloasma
C)Linea nigra
D)Mask of pregnancy
Q3) Which of these correctly describes the average length of pregnancy?
A)38 weeks
B)9 lunar months
C)280 days from the last day of the last menstrual period
D)280 days from the first day of the last menstrual period
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Q1) The nurse needs to assess a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and should choose which tool for this assessment?
A)Direct Assessment of Functional Abilities (DAFA)
B)Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale
C)Barthel Index
D)Older Americans Resources and Services Multidimensional Functional Assessment Questionnaire-IADL (OMFAQ-IADL)
Q2) An 85-year-old man has been hospitalized after a fall at home, and his 86-year-old wife is at his bedside.She tells the nurse that she is his primary caregiver.The nurse should screen the wife using the:
A)Canadian Researchers at the End of Life Network (CARENET)
B)Duke Social Support and Stress Scale
C)Cornell Scale for Depression
D)Modified Caregiver Strain Index
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