Health Assessment Question Bank
Course Introduction
Health Assessment is a foundational course designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to systematically collect, analyze, and interpret health data across the lifespan. Emphasizing critical thinking and the nursing process, the course covers comprehensive techniques for gathering health histories, conducting physical examinations, and utilizing diagnostic tools. Students learn to recognize normal and abnormal findings, document assessments accurately, and develop clinical judgment for identifying health needs and planning appropriate interventions. Through lectures, case studies, and practical lab experiences, this course prepares students to assess individuals and communities effectively, forming the basis for safe and effective health care delivery.
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Physical Examination and Health Assessment 7th Edition by Jarvis
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Chapter 1: Evidence-Based Assessment
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Q1) A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous,is nauseated,and "feels hot." These types of data would be:
A)Objective.
B)Reflective.
C)Subjective.
D)Introspective.
Answer: C
Q2) The nursing process is a sequential method of problem solving that nurses use and includes which steps?
A)Assessment, treatment, planning, evaluation, discharge, and follow-up
B)Admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning
C)Admission, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and discharge planning
D)Assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Cultural Competence
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Q1) The nurse is reviewing concepts related to one's heritage and beliefs.The belief in divine or superhuman power(s)to be obeyed and worshipped as the creator(s)and ruler(s)of the universe is known as:
A)Culture.
B)Religion.
C)Ethnicity.
D)Spirituality.
Answer: B
Q2) The nurse is reviewing aspects of cultural care.Which statements illustrate proper cultural care? Select all that apply.
A)Examine the patient within the context of one's own cultural health and illness practices.
B)Select questions that are not complex.
C)Ask questions rapidly.
D)Touch patients within the cultural boundaries of their heritage.
E)Pace questions throughout the physical examination.
Answer: B,D,E
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Chapter 3: The Interview
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Q1) When taking a history from a newly admitted patient,the nurse notices that he often pauses and expectantly looks at the nurse.What would be the nurse's best response to this behavior?
A)Be silent, and allow him to continue when he is ready.
B)Smile at him and say, "Don't worry about all of this. I'm sure we can find out why you're having these pains."
C)Lean back in the chair and ask, "You are looking at me kind of funny; there isn't anything wrong, is there?"
D)Stand up and say, "I can see that this interview is uncomfortable for you. We can continue it another time."
Answer: A
Q2) During an interview,the nurse states,"You mentioned having shortness of breath.Tell me more about that." Which verbal skill is used with this statement?
A)Reflection
B)Facilitation
C)Direct question
D)Open-ended question
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: The Complete Health History
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Q1) 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."
Q2) 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 congregation?"
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?"
Q3) The review of systems 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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Chapter 5: Mental Status Assessment
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Q1) The nurse is performing a mental status assessment on a 5-year-old girl.Her parents are undergoing a bitter divorce and are worried about the effect it is having on their daughter.Which action or statement might lead the nurse to be concerned about the girl's mental status?
A)She clings to her mother whenever the nurse is in the room.
B)She appears angry and will not make eye contact with the nurse.
C)Her mother states that she has begun to ride a tricycle around their yard.
D)Her mother states that her daughter prefers to play with toddlers instead of kids her own age while in daycare.
Q2) A 19-year-old woman comes to the clinic at the insistence of her brother.She is wearing black combat boots and a black lace nightgown over the top of her other clothes.Her hair is dyed pink with black streaks throughout.She has several pierced holes in her nares and ears and is wearing an earring through her eyebrow and heavy black makeup.The nurse concludes that:
A)She probably does not have any problems.
B)She is only trying to shock people and that her dress should be ignored.
C)She has a manic syndrome because of her abnormal dress and grooming.
D)More information should be gathered to decide whether her dress is appropriate.
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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 14 grams of alcohol)per day in men are associated with increased deaths from cirrhosis,cancers of the mouth,esophagus,and injuries?
A)2
B)4
C)6
D)8
Q2) During a session on substance abuse,the nurse is reviewing statistics with the class.For persons aged 12 years and older,which illicit substance was most commonly used?
A)Crack cocaine
B)Heroin
C)Marijuana
D)Hallucinogens
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Chapter 7: Domestic and Family Violence Assessments
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Q1) The nurse is using the danger assessment tool to evaluate the risk of homicide.Which of these statements best describes its use ?
A)The DA tool is to be administered by law enforcement personnel.
B)The DA tool should be used in every assessment of suspected abuse.
C)The number of "yes" answers indicates the woman's understanding of her situation.
D)The higher the number of "yes" answers, the more serious the danger of the woman's situation.
Q2) During an interview,a woman has answered "yes" to two of the Abuse Assessment Screen questions.What should the nurse say next?
A)"I need to report this abuse to the authorities."
B)"Tell me about this abuse in your relationship."
C)"So you were abused?"
D)"Do you know what caused this abuse?"
Q3) When documenting IPV and elder abuse,the nurse should include:
A)Photographic documentation of the injuries.
B)Summary of the abused patient's statements.
C)Verbatim documentation of every statement made.
D)General description of injuries in the progress notes.
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Chapter 8: Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a class on basic assessment skills.Which of these statements is true regarding the stethoscope and its use?
A)Slope of the earpieces should point posteriorly (toward the occiput).
B)Although the stethoscope does not magnify sound, it does block out extraneous room noise.
C)Fit and quality of the stethoscope are not as important as its ability to magnify sound.
D)Ideal tubing length should be 22 inches to dampen the distortion of sound.
Q2) A 6-month-old infant has been brought to the well-child clinic for a check-up.She is currently sleeping.What should the nurse do first when beginning the examination?
A)Auscultate the lungs and heart while the infant is still sleeping.
B)Examine the infant's hips, because this procedure is uncomfortable.
C)Begin with the assessment of the eye, and continue with the remainder of the examination in a head-to-toe approach.
D)Wake the infant before beginning any portion of the examination to obtain the most accurate assessment of body systems.
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Chapter 9: General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs
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Q1) The nurse is helping another nurse to take a blood pressure reading on a patient's thigh.Which action is correct regarding thigh pressure?
A)Either the popliteal or femoral vessels should be auscultated to obtain a thigh pressure.
B)The best position to measure thigh pressure is the supine position with the knee slightly bent.
C)If the blood pressure in the arm is high in an adolescent, then it should be compared with the thigh pressure.
D)The thigh pressure is lower than the pressure in the arm, which is attributable to the distance away from the heart and the size of the popliteal vessels.
Q2) A 1-month-old infant has a head measurement of 34 cm and has a chest circumference of 32 cm.Based on the interpretation of these findings,the nurse would:
A)Refer the infant to a physician for further evaluation.
B)Consider these findings normal for a 1-month-old infant.
C)Expect the chest circumference to be greater than the head circumference.
D)Ask the parent to return in 2 weeks to re-evaluate the head and chest circumferences.
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Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign
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Q1) During assessment of a patient's pain,the nurse is aware that certain nonverbal behaviors are associated with chronic pain.Which of these behaviors are associated with chronic pain? Select all that apply.
A)Sleeping
B)Moaning
C)Diaphoresis
D)Bracing
E)Restlessness
F)Rubbing
Q2) A 60-year-old woman has developed reflexive sympathetic dystrophy after arthroscopic repair of her shoulder.A key feature of this condition is that the:
A)Affected extremity will eventually regain its function.
B)Pain is felt at one site but originates from another location.
C)Patient's pain will be associated with nausea, pallor, and diaphoresis.
D)Slightest touch, such as a sleeve brushing against her arm, causes severe and intense pain.
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Chapter 11: Nutritional Assessment
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Q1) The nurse recognizes which of these persons is at greatest risk for undernutrition?
A)5-month-old infant
B)50-year-old woman
C)20-year-old college student
D)30-year-old hospital administrator
Q2) The nurse is preparing to measure fat and lean body mass and bone mineral density.Which tool is appropriate?
A)Measuring tape
B)Skinfold calipers
C)Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
D)Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
Q3) A pregnant woman is interested in breastfeeding her baby and asks several questions about the topic.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, as well as natural immunity.
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Chapter 12: Skin, Hair, and Nails
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Q1) A semiconscious woman is brought to the emergency department after she was found on the floor in her kitchen.Her face,nail beds,lips,and oral mucosa are a bright cherry-red color.The nurse suspects that this coloring is due to:
A)Polycythemia.
B)Carbon monoxide poisoning.
C)Carotenemia.
D)Uremia.
Q2) During an examination,the nurse finds that a patient has excessive dryness of the skin.The best term to describe this condition is:
A)Xerosis.
B)Pruritus.
C)Alopecia.
D)Seborrhea.
Q3) The nurse is assessing for inflammation in a dark-skinned person.Which technique is the best?
A)Assessing the skin for cyanosis and swelling
B)Assessing the oral mucosa for generalized erythema
C)Palpating the skin for edema and increased warmth
D)Palpating for tenderness and local areas of ecchymosis
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Chapter 13: Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) During an assessment of an infant,the nurse notes that the fontanels are depressed and sunken.The nurse suspects which condition?
A)Rickets
B)Dehydration
C)Mental retardation
D)Increased intracranial pressure
Q2) A mother brings her newborn in for an assessment and asks,"Is there something wrong with my baby? His head seems so big." Which statement is true regarding the relative proportions of the head and trunk of the newborn?
A)At birth, the head is one fifth the total length.
B)Head circumference should be greater than chest circumference at birth.
C)The head size reaches 90% of its final size when the child is 3 years old.
D)When the anterior fontanel closes at 2 months, the head will be more proportioned to the body.
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Chapter 14: Eyes
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Q1) A 2-week-old infant can fixate on an object but cannot follow a light or bright toy.The nurse would:
A)Consider this a normal finding.
B)Assess the pupillary light reflex for possible blindness.
C)Continue with the examination, and assess visual fields.
D)Expect that a 2-week-old infant should be able to fixate and follow an object.
Q2) When a light is directed across the iris of a patient's eye from the temporal side,the nurse is assessing for:
A)Drainage from dacryocystitis.
B)Presence of conjunctivitis over the iris.
C)Presence of shadows, which may indicate glaucoma.
D)Scattered light reflex, which may be indicative of cataracts.
Q3) A patient has a normal pupillary light reflex.The nurse recognizes that this reflex indicates that:
A)The eyes converge to focus on the light.
B)Light is reflected at the same spot in both eyes.
C)The eye focuses the image in the center of the pupil.
D)Constriction of both pupils occurs in response to bright light.
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Chapter 15: Ears
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Q1) In performing an examination of a 3-year-old child 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.
Q2) The nurse is reviewing the function of the cranial nerves (CNs).Which CN is responsible for conducting nerve impulses to the brain from the organ of Corti?
A)I
B)III
C)VIII
D)XI
Q3) The nurse is examining a patient's ears and notices cerumen in the external canal.Which of these statements about cerumen is correct?
A)Sticky honey-colored cerumen is a sign of infection.
B)The presence of cerumen is indicative of poor hygiene.
C)The purpose of cerumen is to protect and lubricate the ear.
D)Cerumen is necessary for transmitting sound through the auditory canal.
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Chapter 16: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
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Q1) A mother brings her 4-month-old infant to the clinic with concerns regarding a small pad in the middle of the upper lip that has been there since 1 month of age.The infant has no health problems.On physical examination,the nurse notices a 0.5-cm,fleshy,elevated area in the middle of the upper lip.No evidence of inflammation or drainage is observed.What would the nurse tell this mother?
A)"This area of irritation is caused from teething and is nothing to worry about."
B)"This finding is abnormal and should be evaluated by another health care provider."
C)"This area of irritation is the result of chronic drooling and should resolve within the next month or two."
D)"This elevated area is a sucking tubercle caused from the friction of breastfeeding or bottle-feeding and is normal."
Q2) The nurse is using an otoscope to assess the nasal cavity.Which of these techniques is correct?
A)Inserting the speculum at least 3 cm into the vestibule
B)Avoiding touching the nasal septum with the speculum
C)Gently displacing the nose to the side that is being examined
D)Keeping the speculum tip medial to avoid touching the floor of the nares
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Chapter 17: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) The nurse is assessing the breasts of a 68-year-old woman and discovers a mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast.When assessing this mass,the nurse is aware that characteristics of a cancerous mass include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Nontender mass
B)Dull, heavy pain on palpation
C)Rubbery texture and mobile
D)Hard, dense, and immobile
E)Regular border
F)Irregular, poorly delineated border
Q2) The nurse is preparing for a class in early detection of breast cancer.Which statement is true with regard to breast cancer in black women in the United States?
A)Breast cancer is not a threat to black women.
B)Black women have a lower incidence of regional or distant breast cancer than white women.
C)Black women are more likely to die of breast cancer at any age.
D)Breast cancer incidence in black women is higher than that of white women after age 45.
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Chapter 18: Thorax and Lungs
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Q1) Which statement about the apices of the lungs is true? The apices of the lungs:
A)Are at the level of the second rib anteriorly.
B)Extend 3 to 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles.
C)Are located at the sixth rib anteriorly and the eighth rib laterally.
D)Rest on the diaphragm at the fifth intercostal space in the midclavicular line (MCL).
Q2) When assessing the respiratory system of a 4-year-old child,which of these findings would the nurse expect?
A)Crepitus palpated at the costochondral junctions
B)No diaphragmatic excursion as a result of a child's decreased inspiratory volume
C)Presence of bronchovesicular breath sounds in the peripheral lung fields
D)Irregular respiratory pattern and a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute at rest
Q3) When assessing a patient's lungs,the nurse recalls that the left lung:
A)Consists of two lobes.
B)Is divided by the horizontal fissure.
C)Primarily consists of an upper lobe on the posterior chest.
D)Is shorter than the right lung because of the underlying stomach.
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Chapter 19: Heart and Neck Vessels
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Q1) During the cardiac auscultation,the nurse hears a sound immediately occurring after the S? at the second left intercostal space.To further assess this sound,what should the nurse do?
A)Have the patient turn to the left side while the nurse listens with the bell of the stethoscope.
B)Ask the patient to hold his or her breath while the nurse listens again.
C)No further assessment is needed because the nurse knows this sound is an S?.
D)Watch the patient's respirations while listening for the effect on the sound.
Q2) During a cardiovascular assessment,the nurse knows that a thrill is:
A)Vibration that is palpable.
B)Palpated in the right epigastric area.
C)Associated with ventricular hypertrophy.
D)Murmur auscultated at the third intercostal space.
Q3) In assessing for an S? heart sound with a stethoscope,the nurse would listen with the:
A)Bell of the stethoscope at the base with the patient leaning forward.
B)Bell of the stethoscope at the apex with the patient in the left lateral position.
C)Diaphragm of the stethoscope in the aortic area with the patient sitting.
D)Diaphragm of the stethoscope 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) A 67-year-old patient states that he recently began to have pain in his left calf when climbing the 10 stairs to his apartment.This pain is relieved by sitting for approximately 2 minutes; then he is able to resume his activities.The nurse interprets that this patient is most likely experiencing:
A)Claudication.
B)Sore muscles.
C)Muscle cramps.
D)Venous insufficiency.
Q2) Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?
A)Arteries are large-diameter vessels.
B)The arterial system is a high-pressure system.
C)The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the veins.
D)Arteries can greatly expand to accommodate a large blood volume increase.
Q3) The nurse is reviewing the blood supply to the arm.The major artery supplying the arm is the _____ artery.
A)Ulnar
B)Radial
C)Brachial
D)Deep palmar
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Chapter 21: Abdomen
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Q1) The nurse is reviewing the assessment of an aortic aneurysm.Which of these statements is true regarding an aortic aneurysm?
A)A bruit is absent.
B)Femoral pulses are increased.
C)A pulsating mass is usually present.
D)Most are located below the umbilicus.
Q2) Which of these percussion findings would the nurse expect to find in a patient with a large amount of ascites?
A)Dullness across the abdomen
B)Flatness in the right upper quadrant
C)Hyperresonance in the left upper quadrant
D)Tympany in the right and left lower quadrants
Q3) The nurse is assessing the abdomen of a pregnant woman who is complaining of having "acid indigestion" all the time.The nurse knows that esophageal reflux during pregnancy can cause:
A)Diarrhea.
B)Pyrosis.
C)Dysphagia.
D)Constipation.
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Chapter 22: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) A patient states,"I can hear a crunching or grating sound when I kneel." She also states that "it is very difficult to get out of bed in the morning because of stiffness and pain in my joints." The nurse should assess for signs of what problem?
A)Crepitation
B)Bone spur
C)Loose tendon
D)Fluid in the knee joint
Q2) The nurse is checking the range of motion in a patient's knee and knows that the knee is capable of which movement(s)?
A)Flexion and extension
B)Supination and pronation
C)Circumduction
D)Inversion and eversion
Q3) To palpate the temporomandibular joint,the nurse's fingers should be placed in the depression __________ of the ear.
A)Distal to the helix
B)Proximal to the helix
C)Anterior to the tragus
D)Posterior to the tragus
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Chapter 23: Neurologic System
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Q1) Which of these statements about the peripheral nervous system is correct?
A)The CNs enter the brain through the spinal cord.
B)Efferent fibers carry sensory input to the central nervous system through the spinal cord.
C)The peripheral nerves are inside the central nervous system and carry impulses through their motor fibers.
D)The peripheral nerves carry input to the central nervous system by afferent fibers and away from the central nervous system by efferent fibers.
Q2) The nurse knows that determining whether a person is oriented to his or her surroundings will test the functioning of which structure(s)?
A)Cerebrum
B)Cerebellum
C)CNs
D)Medulla oblongata
Q3) During the assessment of deep tendon reflexes,the nurse finds that a patient's responses are bilaterally normal.What number is used to indicate normal deep tendon reflexes when the documenting this finding? ____+
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Chapter 24: Male Genitourinary System
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Q1) During a physical examination,the nurse finds that a male patient's foreskin is fixed and tight and will not retract over the glans.The nurse recognizes that this condition is:
A)Phimosis.
B)Epispadias.
C)Urethral stricture.
D)Peyronie disease.
Q2) A 62-year-old man states that his physician told him that he has an "inguinal hernia." He asks the nurse to explain what a hernia is.The nurse should:
A)Tell him not to worry and that most men his age develop hernias.
B)Explain that a hernia is often the result of prenatal growth abnormalities.
C)Refer him to his physician for additional consultation because the physician made the initial diagnosis.
D)Explain that a hernia is a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.
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Chapter 25: Anus,Rectum,and Prostate
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Q1) During an assessment of the newborn,the nurse expects to see which finding when the anal area is slightly stroked?
A)Jerking of the legs
B)Flexion of the knees
C)Quick contraction of the sphincter
D)Relaxation of the external sphincter
Q2) While performing an assessment of the perianal area of a patient,the nurse notices that the pigmentation of anus is darker than the surrounding skin,the anal opening is closed,and a skin sac that is shiny and blue is noted.The patient mentioned that he has had pain with bowel movements and has occasionally noted some spots of blood.What would this assessment and history most likely indicate?
A)Anal fistula
B)Pilonidal cyst
C)Rectal prolapse
D)Thrombosed hemorrhoid
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Chapter 26: Female Genitourinary System
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Q1) During the examination portion of a patient's visit,she will be in lithotomy position.Which statement reflects some things that the nurse can do to make this position more comfortable for her?
A)Ask her to place her hands and arms over her head.
B)Elevate her head and shoulders to maintain eye contact.
C)Allow her to choose to have her feet in the stirrups or have them resting side by side on the edge of the table.
D)Allow her to keep her buttocks approximately 6 inches from the edge of the table to prevent her from feeling as if she will fall off.
Q2) A 35-year-old woman is at the clinic for a gynecologic examination.During the examination,she asks the nurse,"How often do I need to have this Pap test done?" Which reply by the nurse is correct?
A)"It depends. Do you smoke?"
B)"A Pap test needs to be performed annually until you are 65 years of age."
C)"If you have two consecutive normal Pap tests, then you can wait 5 years between tests."
D)"After age 30 years, if you have three consecutive normal Pap tests, then you may be screened every 2 to 3 years."
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Chapter 27: The Complete Health Assessment: Adult
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Q1) A patient is unable to shrug her shoulders against the nurse's resistant hands.What cranial nerve is involved with successful shoulder shrugging?
A)VII
B)IX
C)XI
D)XII
Q2) 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.
Q3) The nurse is performing a vision examination.Which of these charts is most widely used for vision examinations?
A)Snellen
B)Shetllen
C)Smoollen
D)Schwellon
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Chapter 28: The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant,
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Q1) When assessing the neonate,the nurse should test for hip stability with which method?
A)Eliciting the Moro reflex
B)Performing the Romberg test
C)Checking for the Ortolani sign
D)Assessing the stepping reflex
Q2) A female patient tells the nurse that she has four children and has had three pregnancies.How should the nurse document this?
A)Gravida 3, para 4
B)Gravida 4, para 3
C)This information cannot be documented using the terms gravida and para.
D)"The patient seems to be confused about how many times she has been pregnant."
Q3) A 5-year-old child is in the clinic for a checkup.The nurse would expect him to:
A)Need to be held on his mother's lap.
B)Be able to sit on the examination table.
C)Be able to stand on the floor for the examination.
D)Be able to remain alone in the examination room.
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Chapter 29: Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient
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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) The nurse is completing an assessment on a patient who was just admitted from the emergency department.Which assessment findings would require immediate attention? Select all that apply.
A)Temperature: 38.6° C
B)Systolic blood pressure: 150 mm Hg
C)Respiratory rate: 22 breaths per minute
D)Heart rate: 130 beats per minute
E)Oxygen saturation: 95%
F)Sudden restlessness
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Chapter 30: The Pregnant Woman
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Q1) During a woman's 34th week of pregnancy,she is told that she has preeclampsia.The nurse knows which statement concerning preeclampsia is true?
A)Preeclampsia has little effect on the fetus.
B)Edema is one of the main indications of preeclampsia.
C)Eclampsia only occurs before delivery of the baby.
D)Untreated preeclampsia may contribute to restriction of fetal growth.
Q2) Which of these statements best describes the action of the hormone progesterone during pregnancy?
A)Progesterone produces the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin.
B)Duct formation in the breast is stimulated by progesterone.
C)Progesterone promotes sloughing of the endometrial wall.
D)Progesterone maintains the endometrium around the fetus.
Q3) When assessing a woman who is in her third trimester of pregnancy,the nurse looks for the classic symptoms associated with preeclampsia,which include:
A)Edema, headaches, and seizures.
B)Elevated blood pressure and proteinuria.
C)Elevated liver enzymes and high platelet counts.
D)Decreased blood pressure and edema.
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Chapter 31: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The nurse is assessing the abilities of an older adult.Which activities are considered IADLs? Select all that apply.
A)Feeding oneself
B)Preparing a meal
C)Balancing a checkbook
D)Walking
E)Toileting
F)Grocery shopping
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