Pediatric Health Assessment Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Pediatric Health Assessment provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to conduct comprehensive health evaluations of infants, children, and adolescents. The course covers principles of growth and development, pediatric health history taking, age-appropriate physical examination techniques, recognition of normal and abnormal findings, and effective communication with children and their families. Emphasis is placed on cultural, developmental, and family-centered approaches to pediatric assessment, as well as the use of evidence-based screening tools and documentation. This course prepares learners for advanced roles in pediatric healthcare by enhancing clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning in the assessment of young patients.
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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) Which situation is most appropriate during which the nurse performs a focused or problem-centered history?
A)Patient is admitted to a long-term care facility.
B)Patient has a sudden and severe shortness of breath.
C)Patient is admitted to the hospital for surgery the following day.
D)Patient in an outpatient clinic has cold and influenza-like symptoms.
Answer: D
Q2) A newly admitted patient is in acute pain,has not been sleeping well lately,and is having difficulty breathing.How should the nurse prioritize these problems?
A)Breathing, pain, and sleep
B)Breathing, sleep, and pain
C)Sleep, breathing, and pain
D)Sleep, pain, and breathing
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Cultural Competence
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Q1) After a class on culture and ethnicity,the new graduate nurse reflects a correct understanding of the concept of ethnicity with which statement?
A)"Ethnicity is dynamic and ever changing."
B)"Ethnicity is the belief in a higher power."
C)"Ethnicity pertains to a social group within the social system that claims shared values and traditions."
D)"Ethnicity is learned from birth through the processes of language acquisition and socialization."
Answer: C
Q2) A woman who has lived in the United States for a year after moving from Europe has learned to speak English and is almost finished with her college studies.She now dresses like her peers and says that her family in Europe would hardly recognize her.This nurse recognizes that this situation illustrates which concept?
A)Assimilation
B)Heritage consistency
C)Biculturalism
D)Acculturation
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: The Interview
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Q1) When observing a patient's verbal and nonverbal communication,the nurse notices a discrepancy.Which statement is true regarding this situation? The nurse should:
A)Ask someone who knows the patient well to help interpret this discrepancy.
B)Focus on the patient's verbal message, and try to ignore the nonverbal behaviors.
C)Try to integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and then interpret them as an average.
D)Focus on the patient's nonverbal behaviors, because these are often more reflective of a patient's true feelings.
Answer: D
Q2) A female American Indian has come to the clinic for follow-up diabetic teaching.During the interview,the nurse notices that she never makes eye contact and speaks mostly to the floor.Which statement is true regarding this situation?
A)The woman is nervous and embarrassed.
B)She has something to hide and is ashamed.
C)The woman is showing inconsistent verbal and nonverbal behaviors.
D)She is showing that she is carefully listening to what the nurse is saying.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: The Complete Health History
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Q1) Which of these statements represents subjective data the nurse obtained from the patient regarding the patient's skin?
A)Skin appears dry.
B)No lesions are obvious.
C)Patient denies any color change.
D)Lesion is noted on the lateral aspect of the right arm.
Q2) The nurse is taking a family history.Important diseases or problems about which the patient should be specifically asked include:
A)Emphysema.
B)Head trauma.
C)Mental illness.
D)Fractured bones.
Q3) The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history.Which of these statements best describes the purpose of a health history?
A)To provide an opportunity for interaction between the patient and the nurse
B)To provide a form for obtaining the patient's biographic information
C)To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assessment
D)To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and current health
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Chapter 5: Mental Status Assessment
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Q1) The nurse is planning to assess new memory with a patient.The best way for the nurse to do this would be to:
A)Administer the FACT test.
B)Ask him to describe his first job.
C)Give him the Four Unrelated Words Test.
D)Ask him to describe what television show he was watching before coming to the clinic.
Q2) When assessing aging adults,the nurse knows that one of the first things that should be assessed before making judgments about their mental status is:
A)Presence of phobias
B)General intelligence
C)Presence of irrational thinking patterns
D)Sensory-perceptive abilities
Q3) 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 intelligence quotient (IQ) test
C)Observing the patient and inferring health or dysfunction
D)Examining the patient's response to a specific set of questions
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Chapter 6: Substance Use Assessment
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Q1) A patient with a known history of heavy alcohol use has been admitted to the ICU after he was found unconscious outside a bar.The nurse closely monitors him for symptoms of withdrawal.Which of these symptoms may occur during this time? Select all that apply.
A)Bradycardia
B)Coarse tremor of the hands
C)Transient hallucinations
D)Somnolence
E)Sweating
Q2) When reviewing the use of alcohol by older adults,the nurse notes that older adults have several characteristics that can increase the risk of alcohol use.Which would increase the bioavailability of alcohol in the blood for longer periods in the older adult?
A)Increased muscle mass
B)Decreased liver and kidney functioning
C)Decreased blood pressure
D)Increased cardiac output
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Chapter 7: Domestic and Family Violence Assessments
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Q1) Which term refers to a wound produced by the tearing or splitting of body tissue,usually from blunt impact over a bony surface?
A)Abrasion
B)Contusion
C)Laceration
D)Hematoma
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) Which statement is best for the nurse to use when preparing to administer the Abuse Assessment Screen?
A)"We are required by law to ask these questions."
B)"We need to talk about whether you believe you have been abused."
C)"We are asking these questions because we suspect that you are being abused."
D)"We need to ask the following questions because domestic violence is so common in our society."
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Chapter 8: Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment.Which statement is true about the physical assessment? The inspection phase:
A)Usually yields little information.
B)Takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information.
C)May be somewhat uncomfortable for the expert practitioner.
D)Requires a quick glance at the patient's body systems before proceeding with palpation.
Q2) The nurse will use which technique of assessment to determine the presence of crepitus,swelling,and pulsations?
A)Palpation
B)Inspection
C)Percussion
D)Auscultation
Q3) While auscultating heart sounds,the nurse hears a murmur.Which of these instruments should be used to assess this murmur?
A)Electrocardiogram
B)Bell of the stethoscope
C)Diaphragm of the stethoscope
D)Palpation with the nurse's palm of the hand
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Chapter 9: General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs
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Q1) A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension was recently changed to a new antihypertensive drug.He reports feeling dizzy at times.How should the nurse evaluate his blood pressure?
A)Blood pressure and pulse should be recorded in the supine, sitting, and standing positions.
B)The patient should be directed to walk around the room and his blood pressure assessed after this activity.
C)Blood pressure and pulse are assessed at the beginning and at the end of the examination.
D)Blood pressure is taken on the right arm and then 5 minutes later on the left arm.
Q2) When assessing the force,or strength,of a pulse,the nurse recalls that the pulse:
A)Is usually recorded on a 0- to 2-point scale.
B)Demonstrates elasticity of the vessel wall.
C)Is a reflection of the heart's stroke volume.
D)Reflects the blood volume in the arteries during diastole.
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 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.
Q2) A patient is complaining of severe knee pain after twisting it during a basketball game and is requesting pain medication.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A)Completing the physical examination first and then giving the pain medication
B)Telling the patient that the pain medication must wait until after the x-ray images are completed
C)Evaluating the full range of motion of the knee and then medicating for pain
D)Administering pain medication and then proceeding with the assessment
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Chapter 11: Nutritional Assessment
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Q1) The nurse is evaluating patients for obesity-related diseases by calculating the waist-to-hip ratios.Which one of these patients would be at increased risk?
A)29-year-old woman whose waist measures 33 inches and hips measure 36 inches
B)32-year-old man whose waist measures 34 inches and hips measure 36 inches
C)38-year-old man whose waist measures 35 inches and hips measure 38 inches
D)46-year-old woman whose waist measures 30 inches and hips measure 38 inches
Q2) How should the nurse perform a triceps skinfold assessment?
A)After pinching the skin and fat, the calipers are vertically applied to the fat fold.
B)The skin and fat on the front of the patient's arm are gently pinched, and then the calipers are applied.
C)After applying the calipers, the nurse waits 3 seconds before taking a reading. After repeating the procedure three times, an average is recorded.
D)The patient is instructed to stand with his or her back to the examiner and arms folded across the chest. The skin on the forearm is pinched.
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Chapter 12: Skin, Hair, and Nails
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Q1) A 22-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of severe sunburn and states,"I was out in the sun for just a couple of minutes." The nurse begins a medication review with her,paying special attention to which medication class?
A)Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs for pain
B)Tetracyclines for acne
C)Proton pump inhibitors for heartburn
D)Thyroid replacement hormone for hypothyroidism
Q2) The nurse notices that a patient has a solid,elevated,circumscribed lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter.When documenting this finding,the nurse reports this as a:
A)Bulla.
B)Wheal.
C)Nodule.
D)Papule.
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Chapter 13: Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) The nurse notices that a patient's palpebral fissures are not symmetric.On examination,the nurse may find that damage has occurred to which cranial nerve (CN)?
A)III
B)V
C)VII
D)VIII
Q2) A 19-year-old college student is brought to the emergency department with a severe headache he describes as,"Like nothing I've ever had before." His temperature is 40° C,and he has a stiff neck.The nurse looks for other signs and symptoms of which problem?
A)Head injury
B)Cluster headache
C)Migraine headache
D)Meningeal inflammation
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Chapter 14: Eyes
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Q1) The nurse is examining a patient's retina with an ophthalmoscope.Which finding is considered normal?
A)Optic disc that is a yellow-orange color
B)Optic disc margins that are blurred around the edges
C)Presence of pigmented crescents in the macular area
D)Presence of the macula located on the nasal side of the retina
Q2) In using the ophthalmoscope to assess a patient's eyes,the nurse notices a red glow in the patient's pupils.On the basis of this finding,the nurse would:
A)Suspect that an opacity is present in the lens or cornea.
B)Check the light source of the ophthalmoscope to verify that it is functioning.
C)Consider the red glow a normal reflection of the ophthalmoscope light off the inner retina.
D)Continue with the ophthalmoscopic examination, and refer the patient for further evaluation.
Q3) In a patient who has anisocoria,the nurse would expect to observe:
A)Dilated pupils.
B)Excessive tearing.
C)Pupils of unequal size.
D)Uneven curvature of the lens.
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Chapter 15: Ears
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Q1) 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
Q2) The nurse is assessing a 16-year-old patient who has suffered head injuries from a recent motor vehicle accident.Which of these statements indicates the most important reason for assessing for any drainage from the ear canal?
A)If the drum has ruptured, then purulent drainage will result.
B)Bloody or clear watery drainage can indicate a basal skull fracture.
C)The auditory canal many be occluded from increased cerumen.
D)Foreign bodies from the accident may cause occlusion of the canal.
Q3) When examining the ear with an otoscope,the nurse notes that the tympanic membrane should appear:
A)Light pink with a slight bulge.
B)Pearly gray and slightly concave.
C)Pulled in at the base of the cone of light.
D)Whitish with a small fleck of light in the superior portion.
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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) When assessing the tongue of an adult,the nurse knows that an abnormal finding would be:
A)Smooth glossy dorsal surface.
B)Thin white coating over the tongue.
C)Raised papillae on the dorsal surface.
D)Visible venous patterns on the ventral surface.
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Chapter 17: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system,the nurse should assess which of these nodes?
A)Central, axillary, lateral, and sternal
B)Pectoral, lateral, anterior, and sternal
C)Central, lateral, pectoral, and subscapular
D)Lateral, pectoral, axillary, and suprascapular
Q2) A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information.She states that her breasts "change all month long" and that she is worried that this is unusual.What is the nurse's best response? The nurse should tell her that:
A)Continual changes in her breasts are unusual. The breasts of nonpregnant women usually stay pretty much the same all month long.
B)Breast changes in response to stress are very common and that she should assess her life for stressful events.
C)Because of the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes are common.
D)Breast changes normally occur only during pregnancy and that a pregnancy test is needed at this time.
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Chapter 18: Thorax and Lungs
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Q1) A patient comes to the clinic complaining of a cough that is worse at night but not as bad during the day.The nurse recognizes that this cough may indicate:
A)Pneumonia.
B)Postnasal drip or sinusitis.
C)Exposure to irritants at work.
D)Chronic bronchial irritation from smoking.
Q2) During percussion,the nurse knows that a dull percussion note elicited over a lung lobe most likely results from:
A)Shallow breathing.
B)Normal lung tissue.
C)Decreased adipose tissue.
D)Increased density of lung tissue.
Q3) A 70-year-old patient is being seen in the clinic for severe exacerbation of his heart failure.Which of these findings is the nurse most likely to observe in this patient?
A)Shortness of breath, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and ankle edema
B)Rasping cough, thick mucoid sputum, wheezing, and bronchitis
C)Productive cough, dyspnea, weight loss, anorexia, and tuberculosis
D)Fever, dry nonproductive cough, and diminished breath sounds
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Chapter 19: Heart and Neck Vessels
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Q1) A 45-year-old man is in the clinic for a routine physical examination.During the recording of his health history,the patient states that he has been having difficulty sleeping."I'll be sleeping great,and then I wake up and feel like I can't get my breath." The nurse's best response to this would be:
A)"When was your last electrocardiogram?"
B)"It's probably because it's been so hot at night."
C)"Do you have any history of problems with your heart?"
D)"Have you had a recent sinus infection or upper respiratory infection?"
Q2) The nurse is reviewing the anatomy and physiologic functioning of the heart.Which statement best describes what is meant by atrial kick?
A)The atria contract during systole and attempt to push against closed valves.
B)Contraction of the atria at the beginning of diastole can be felt as a palpitation.
C)Atrial kick is the pressure exerted against the atria as the ventricles contract during systole.
D)The atria contract toward the end of diastole and push the remaining blood into the ventricles.
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Chapter 20: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
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Q1) During an assessment,the nurse uses the profile sign to detect:
A)Pitting edema.
B)Early clubbing.
C)Symmetry of the fingers.
D)Insufficient capillary refill.
Q2) When assessing a patient's pulse,the nurse notes that the amplitude is weaker during inspiration and stronger during expiration.When the nurse measures the blood pressure,the reading decreases 20 mm Hg during inspiration and increases with expiration.This patient is experiencing pulsus:
A)Alternans.
B)Bisferiens.
C)Bigeminus.
D)Paradoxus.
Q3) How should the nurse document mild,slight pitting edema the ankles of a pregnant patient?
A)1+/0-4+
B)3+/0-4+
C)4+/0-4+
D)Brawny edema
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Chapter 21: Abdomen
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Q1) The nurse is describing a scaphoid abdomen.To the horizontal plane,a scaphoid contour of the abdomen depicts a ______ profile.
A)Flat
B)Convex
C)Bulging
D)Concave
Q2) A nurse notices that a patient has ascites,which indicates the presence of: A)Fluid.
B)Feces.
C)Flatus.
D)Fibroid tumors.
Q3) The nurse is aware that one change that may occur in the gastrointestinal system of an aging adult is:
A)Increased salivation.
B)Increased liver size.
C)Increased esophageal emptying.
D)Decreased gastric acid secretion.
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Chapter 22: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) A teenage girl has arrived complaining of pain in her left wrist.She was playing basketball when she fell and landed on her left hand.The nurse examines her hand and would expect a fracture if the girl complains of a:
A)Dull ache.
B)Deep pain in her wrist.
C)Sharp pain that increases with movement.
D)Dull throbbing pain that increases with rest.
Q2) A 40-year-old man has come into the clinic with complaints of extreme pain in his toes.The nurse notices that his toes are slightly swollen,reddened,and warm to the touch.His complaints would suggest:
A)Osteoporosis.
B)Acute gout.
C)Ankylosing spondylitis.
D)Degenerative joint disease.
Q3) Of the 33 vertebrae in the spinal column,there are:
A)5 lumbar.
B)5 thoracic.
C)7 sacral.
D)12 cervical.
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Chapter 23: Neurologic System
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A 21-year-old patient has a head injury resulting from trauma and is unconscious.There are no other injuries.During the assessment what would the nurse expect to find when testing the patient's deep tendon reflexes?
A)Reflexes will be normal.
B)Reflexes cannot be elicited.
C)All reflexes will be diminished but present.
D)Some reflexes will be present, depending on the area of injury.
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 an examination of an aging man,the nurse recognizes that normal changes to expect would be:
A)Change in scrotal color.
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.
Q2) When the nurse is performing a testicular examination on a 25-year-old man,which finding is considered normal?
A)Nontender subcutaneous plaques
B)Scrotal area that is dry, scaly, and nodular
C)Testes that feel oval and movable and are slightly sensitive to compression
D)Single, hard, circumscribed, movable mass, less than 1 cm under the surface of the testes
Q3) 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 25: Anus,Rectum,and Prostate
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Q1) During the assessment of an 18-month-old infant,the mother expresses concern to the nurse about the infant's inability to toilet train.What would be the nurse's best response?
A)"Some children are just more difficult to train, so I wouldn't worry about it yet."
B)"Have you considered reading any of the books on toilet training? They can be very helpful."
C)"This could mean that there is a problem in your baby's development. We'll watch her closely for the next few months."
D)"The nerves that will allow your baby to have control over the passing of stools are not developed until at least 18 to 24 months of age."
Q2) The structure that secretes a thin,milky alkaline fluid to enhance the viability of sperm is the:
A)Cowper gland.
B)Prostate gland.
C)Median sulcus.
D)Bulbourethral gland.
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Chapter 26: Female Genitourinary System
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Q1) The nurse is examining a 35-year-old female patient.During the health history,the nurse notices that she has had two term pregnancies,and both babies were delivered vaginally.During the internal examination,the nurse observes that the cervical os is a horizontal slit with some healed lacerations and that the cervix has some nabothian cysts that are small,smooth,and yellow.In addition,the nurse notices that the cervical surface is granular and red,especially around the os.Finally,the nurse notices the presence of stringy,opaque,odorless secretions.Which of these findings are abnormal?
A)Nabothian cysts are present.
B)The cervical os is a horizontal slit.
C)The cervical surface is granular and red.
D)Stringy and opaque secretions are present.
Q2) 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)"Will you 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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Chapter 27: The Complete Health Assessment: Adult
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Q1) While examining a 48-year-old patient's eyes,the nurse notices that he had to move the handheld vision screener farther away from his face.The nurse would suspect:
A)Myopia.
B)Omniopia.
C)Hyperopia.
D)Presbyopia.
Q2) 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
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 28: The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant,
Child, and Adolescent
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Q1) The nurse is documenting the assessment of an infant.During the abdominal assessment,the nurse noticed a very loud splash auscultated over the upper abdomen when the nurse rocked her from side to side.This finding would indicate:
A)Epigastric hernia.
B)Pyloric obstruction.
C)Hypoactive bowel sounds.
D)Hyperactive bowel sounds.
Q2) Which statement is true regarding the recording of data from the history and physical examination?
A)Use long, descriptive sentences to document findings.
B)Record the data as soon as possible after the interview and physical examination.
C)If the information is not documented, then it can be assumed that it was done as a standard of care.
D)The examiner should avoid taking any notes during the history and examination because of the possibility of decreasing the rapport with the patient.
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Chapter 29: Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Patient
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Q1) At the beginning of rounds when entering the room,what should the nurse do first?
A)Check the intravenous (IV) infusion site for swelling or redness.
B)Check the infusion pump settings for accuracy.
C)Make eye contact with the patient, and introduce him or herself as the patient's nurse.
D)Offer the patient something to drink.
Q2) The nurse is assessing the IV infusion at the beginning of the shift.Which factors should be included in the assessment of the infusion? Select all that apply.
A)Proper IV solution is infusing, according to the physician's orders.
B)The IV solution is infusing at the proper rate, according to physician's orders.
C)The infusion is proper, according to the nurse's assessment of the patient's needs.
D)Capillary refill in the fingers is checked and noted.
E)The IV site date is noted.
F)Whether the patient is sufficiently voiding is noted.
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Chapter 30: The Pregnant Woman
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Q1) During a group prenatal teaching session,the nurse teaches Kegel exercises.Which statements would be appropriate for this teaching session? Select all that apply.
A)"Kegel exercises help keep your uterus strong during the pregnancy."
B)"Kegel exercises should be performed twice a day."
C)"Kegel exercises should be performed 50 to 100 times a day."
D)"To perform Kegel exercises, slowly squeeze to a peak at the count of eight, and then slowly release to a count of eight."
E)"To perform Kegel exercises, rapidly perform alternating squeeze-release exercises up to the count of eight."
Q2) During auscultation of fetal heart tones (FHTs),the nurse determines that the heart rate is 136 beats per minute.The nurse's next action should be to:
A)Document the results, which are within normal range.
B)Take the maternal pulse to verify these findings as the uterine souffle.
C)Have the patient change positions and count the FHTs again.
D)Immediately notify the physician for possible fetal distress.
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Chapter 31: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
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Q1) The nurse is assessing the forms of support an older patient has before she is discharged.Which of these examples is an informal source of support?
A)Local senior center
B)Patient's Medicare check
C)Meals on Wheels meal delivery service
D)Patient's neighbor, who visits with her daily
Q2) The nurse is preparing to assess an older adult and discovers that the older adult is in severe pain.Which statement about pain and the older adult is true?
A)Pain is inevitable with aging.
B)Older adults with cognitive impairments feel less pain.
C)Alleviating pain should be a priority over other aspects of the assessment.
D)The assessment should take priority so that care decisions can be made.
Q3) The nurse is assessing an older adult's advanced activities of daily living (AADLs),which would include:
A)Recreational activities.
B)Meal preparation.
C)Balancing the checkbook.
D)Self-grooming activities.
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