Primary Care Assessment Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Primary Care Assessment focuses on the principles and practices involved in evaluating patients within a primary care setting. The course emphasizes comprehensive health history taking, physical examination techniques, and the integration of evidence-based screening tools to assess physical, mental, and social health. Students learn to identify risk factors, prioritize health concerns, and formulate initial diagnostic impressions. Additionally, the course covers patient-centered communication, cultural competence, and the importance of interprofessional collaboration in delivering holistic and continuous care.
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Physical Examination and Health Assessment 6th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis
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Chapter 1: Evidence Based Assessment
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Q1) Which situation is most appropriate for the nurse to perform a focused or problem-centered history?
A) A patient's admission to a long-term care facility
B) A patient has sudden, severe shortness of breath
C) A patient's admission to the hospital for surgery the following day
D) A patient in an outpatient clinic has cold and flu-like symptoms
Answer: D
Q2) The nurse has implemented several planned interventions to address the nursing diagnosis of acute pain.Which would be the next appropriate action?
A) Establish priorities.
B) Identify expected outcomes.
C) Evaluate the individual's condition and compare actual outcomes with expected outcomes.
D) Interpret data and then identify clusters of cues and make inferences.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Cultural Competence: Cultural Care
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Q1) A 30-year-old woman has recently moved to the United States with her husband.They are living with the woman's sister until they can get a house of their own.When company arrives to visit with the woman's sister,the woman feels suddenly shy and retreats to the back bedroom to hide until the company leaves again.She states that this is just because she doesn't know how to speak perfect English.This woman could be experiencing:
A) culture shock.
B) cultural taboos.
C) cultural unfamiliarity.
D) culture disorientation.
Answer: A
Q2) The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment.Which question is most appropriate for this assessment?
A) "What is your religion?"
B) "Do you mostly participate in the religious traditions of your family?"
C) "Do you smoke?"
D) "Do you have a history of heart disease?"
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: The Interview
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Q1) The nurse asks,"I would like to ask you some questions about your health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your stay here." This question is found at the _____ phase of the interview process.
A) summary
B) closing
C) body
D) opening or introduction
Answer: D
Q2) A woman has just entered the emergency department after being battered by her husband.The nurse needs to get some information from her to begin treatment.What is the best choice for an opening with this patient ?
A) "Hello Nancy, my name is Mrs. C."
B) "Hello, Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. It sure is cold today!"
C) "Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. How are you?"
D) "Mrs. H., my name is Mrs. C. I'll need to ask you a few questions about what happened."
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: The Complete Health History
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Q1) The nurse is performing a functional assessment on an 82-year-old patient who recently had a stroke.Which of these questions would be most important to ask?
A) "Do you wear glasses?"
B) "Are you able to dress yourself?"
C) "Do you have any thyroid problems?"
D) "How many times a day do you have a bowel movement?"
Q2) The nurse is assessing a patient's headache pain.Which questions reflect one or more of the critical characteristics of symptoms that should be assessed? Select all that apply.
A) "Where is the headache pain?"
B) "Did you have these headaches as a child?"
C) "On a scale of 1 to 10, how bad is the pain?"
D) "How often do the headaches occur?"
E) "What makes the headaches feel better?"
F) "Do you have any family history of headaches?"
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Chapter 5: Mental Status Assessment
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Q1) A 30-year-old female patient is describing feelings of hopelessness and depression.She has attempted self-mutilation and has a history of prior suicide attempts.She describes difficulty sleeping at night and has lost 10 pounds in the past month.Which of these statements or questions is the nurse's best response in this situation?
A) "Do you have a weapon?"
B) "How do other people treat you?"
C) "Are you feeling so hopeless that you feel like hurting yourself now?"
D) "Oftentimes people feel hopeless, but the feelings resolve within a few weeks."
Q2) The nurse is performing the Denver II screening test on a 12-month-old infant during a routine well-child visit.The nurse should tell the infant's parents that the Denver II: A) tests three areas of development: cognitive, physical, and psychological.
B) will indicate whether the child has a speech disorder so that treatment can begin.
C) is a screening instrument designed to detect children who are slow in development.
D) is a test to determine intellectual ability and may indicate whether there will be problems later in school.
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Chapter 6: Substance Use Assessment
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Q1) The nurse has completed an assessment on a patient who came to the clinic for a leg injury.As a result of the assessment,the nurse has determined that the patient has "at risk" alcohol use.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
A) Record the results of the assessment and notify the physician on call.
B) State, "You are drinking more than is medically safe. I strongly recommend that you quit drinking, and I'm willing to help you."
C) State, "It appears that you may have a drinking problem. Here is the phone number of our local Alcoholics Anonymous chapter."
D) Give the patient information about a local rehabilitation clinic.
Q2) A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU)after a weekend drinking binge.During the assessment,the nurse will observe for which problems in addition to alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
A) Renal failure
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Pancreatitis
D) Small bowel obstruction
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Chapter 7: Domestic Violence Assessment
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Q1) As a mandatory reporter of elder abuse,which of these must be present before a nurse notifies the authorities?
A) Statements from the victim
B) Statements from witnesses
C) Proof of abuse and/or neglect
D) Suspicion of elder abuse and/or neglect
Q2) During a home visit,the nurse notices that an elderly 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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Chapter 8: Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting
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Q1) During auscultation of a patient's heart sounds,the nurse hears an unfamiliar sound.What should the nurse do next?
A) Document the findings in the patient's record.
B) Wait 10 minutes and auscultate the sound again.
C) Ask how the patient is feeling.
D) Ask another nurse to double-check the finding.
Q2) A patient has suddenly developed shortness of breath and appears to be in significant respiratory distress.After putting a call in to the physician and placing the patient on oxygen,which of these is the best action for the nurse to take when assessing the patient further?
A) Count the patient's respirations.
B) Percuss the thorax bilaterally, noting any differences in percussion tones.
C) Call for a chest x-ray and wait for the results before beginning an assessment.
D) Inspect the thorax for any new masses and bleeding associated with respirations.
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Chapter 9: General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs
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Q1) A 75-year-old man has a history of hypertension and was recently changed to a new antihypertensive drug.He reports feeling dizzy at times.How should the nurse evaluate his blood pressure?
A) Assess blood pressure and pulse in the supine, sitting, and standing positions.
B) Have the patient walk around the room and assess his blood pressure after activity.
C) Assess his blood pressure and pulse at the beginning and end of the examination.
D) Take the blood pressure on the right arm and then 5 minutes later take the blood pressure on the left arm.
Q2) A 60-year-old male patient has been treated for pneumonia for the past 6 weeks.He is seen today in the clinic for an "unexplained" weight loss of 10 pounds over the last 6 weeks.The nurse knows that:
A) his weight loss is probably from unhealthy eating habits.
B) chronic diseases such as hypertension cause weight loss.
C) unexplained weight loss often accompanies short-term illnesses.
D) his weight loss is probably the result of a mental health dysfunction.
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Chapter 10: Pain Assessment: The Fifth Vital Sign
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Q1) A patient has had arthritic pain in her hips for several years since a hip fracture.She is able to move around in her room and has not offered any complaints so far this morning.However,when asked,she states that her pain is "bad this morning" and rates it at an 8 on a 1 to 10 scale.What does the nurse suspect?
A) She is addicted to her pain medications and cannot obtain pain relief.
B) She does not want to trouble the nursing staff with her complaints.
C) She is not in pain but rates it high to receive pain medication.
D) She has experienced chronic pain for years and has adapted to it.
Q2) When assessing the quality of a patient's pain,the nurse should ask which question?
A) "When did the pain start?"
B) "Is the pain a stabbing pain?"
C) "Is it a sharp pain or dull pain?"
D) "What does your pain feel like?"
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Chapter 11: Nutritional Assessment
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Q1) The nurse is measuring a patient's frame size.Which of these statements best describes the correct technique for measuring frame size?
A) With the patient standing, measure the distance from the top of the head to the back of the heel.
B) With the patient in a sitting position, measure the distance from the condyle of the humerus to the clavicle.
C) With the patient's right arm extended forward and the elbow extended, measure the distance from fingertips to the condyle of the humerus.
D) With the right arm extended forward and the elbow bent, use the calipers to measure the distance between the condyles of the humerus.
Q2) After completing a diet assessment on a 30-year-old woman,the nurse suspects that she may be deficient in iron.Laboratory studies to obtain to verify this condition would be:
A) hemoglobin and hematocrit.
B) cholesterol and triglycerides.
C) urinalysis.
D) serum albumin.
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Chapter 12: Skin, Hair, and Nails
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a black child who has been diagnosed with marasmus.The nurse would expect to find the:
A) hair to be less kinky and to be a copper-red color.
B) head to be larger than normal, with wide-set eyes.
C) skin on the hands and feet to be scaly and tender.
D) lymph nodes in the groin to be enlarged and tender.
Q2) A patient has been admitted to a hospital after the staff in the nursing home noticed a pressure ulcer in his sacral area.The nurse examines the pressure ulcer and determines that it is a stage II ulcer.Which of these findings are characteristic of a stage II pressure ulcer? Select all that apply.
A) Intact skin appears red but not broken.
B) Partial thickness skin erosion with loss of epidermis or dermis.
C) Ulcer extends into the subcutaneous tissue.
D) Localized redness in light skin will blanch with fingertip pressure.
E) Open blister areas have a red-pink wound bed.
F) Patches of eschar cover parts of the wound.
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Chapter 13: Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) 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 104° F,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
Q2) A patient has come in for an examination and states,"I have this spot in front of my ear lobe here on my cheek that seems to be getting bigger and is tender.What do you think it is?" The nurse notes swelling below the angle of the jaw and suspects that it could be an inflammation of his:
A) thyroid gland.
B) parotid gland.
C) occipital lymph node.
D) submental lymph node.
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Chapter 14: Eyes
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a patient's eyes for the accommodation response and would expect to see which normal finding?
A) Dilation of the pupils
B) A consensual light reflex
C) Conjugate movement of the eyes
D) Convergence of the axes of the eyes
Q2) A patient's vision is recorded as 20/30 when the Snellen eye chart is used.The nurse interprets these results to indicate that:
A) at 30 feet the patient can read the entire chart.
B) the patient can read at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can read at 30 feet.
C) the patient can read the chart from 20 feet in the left eye and 30 feet in the right eye.
D) the patient can read from 30 feet what a person with normal vision can read from 20 feet.
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Chapter 15: Ears
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Q1) While performing the otoscopic examination of a 3-year-old boy who has been pulling on his left ear,the nurse finds that his left tympanic membrane is bright red and that the light reflex is not visible.The nurse interprets these findings to indicate:
A) a fungal infection.
B) acute otitis media.
C) perforation of the ear drum.
D) cholesteatoma.
Q2) In an individual with otitis externa,which of these signs would the nurse expect to find on assessment?
A) Rhinorrhea
B) Periorbital edema
C) Pain over the maxillary sinuses
D) Enlarged superficial cervical nodes
Q3) The nurse is performing an otoscopic examination on an adult.Which of these actions is correct?
A) Tilt the person's head forward during the exam.
B) Once the speculum is in the ear, release the traction.
C) Pull the pinna up and back before inserting the speculum.
D) Use the smallest speculum to decrease the amount of discomfort.
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Chapter 16: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
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Q1) The nurse is assessing a patient with a history of intravenous drug abuse.In assessing his mouth,the nurse notices a dark red confluent macule on the hard palate.This could be an early sign of:
A) AIDS.
B) measles.
C) leukemia.
D) carcinoma.
Q2) A pregnant woman states that she is concerned about her gums because she has noticed they are swollen and have started bleeding.What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "This is probably due to a vitamin C deficiency."
B) "I'm not sure what causes it but let me know if it's not better in a few weeks."
C) "You need to make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to have this checked."
D) "This can be caused by the change in hormone balance in your system when you're pregnant."
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Chapter 17: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics
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Q1) A woman has just learned that she is pregnant.What are some things the nurse should teach her about her breasts?
A) She can expect her areolae to become larger and darker in color.
B) Breasts may begin secreting milk after the fourth month of pregnancy.
C) She should inspect her breasts for visible veins and report this immediately.
D) During pregnancy, breast changes are fairly uncommon; most of the changes occur after the birth.
Q2) A new mother calls the clinic to report that part of her left breast is red,swollen,tender,very hot,and hard.She has a fever of 101° F.She has also had symptoms of the flu,such as chills,sweating,and feeling tired.The nurse notices that she has been breastfeeding for 1 month.From her description,what condition does the nurse suspect?
A) Mastitis
B) Paget's disease
C) Plugged milk duct
D) Mammary duct ectasia
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Chapter 18: Thorax and Lungs
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Q1) A 65-year-old patient with a history of heart failure comes to the clinic with complaints of "being awakened from sleep with shortness of breath." Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Obtain a detailed history of the patient's allergies and history of asthma.
B) Tell the patient to sleep on his or her right side to facilitate ease of respirations.
C) Assess for other signs and symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
D) Assure the patient that this is normal and will probably resolve within the next week.
Q2) 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 may indicate:
A) pneumonia.
B) postnasal drip or sinusitis.
C) exposure to irritants at work.
D) chronic bronchial irritation from smoking.
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Chapter 19: Heart and Neck Vessels
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Q1) In assessing a 70-year-old man,the nurse finds the following: blood pressure 140/100 mm Hg;heart rate 104 and slightly irregular;split S .Which of these findings can be explained by expected hemodynamic changes related to age?
A) Increase in resting heart rate
B) Increase in systolic blood pressure
C) Decrease in diastolic blood pressure
D) Increase in diastolic blood pressure
Q2) The sac that surrounds and protects the heart is called the:
A) pericardium.
B) myocardium.
C) endocardium.
D) pleural space.
Q3) 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 an electrocardiogram after the examination.
C) No further response is needed because this is normal.
D) Refer the patient to a cardiologist for further testing.
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Chapter 20: Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System
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Q1) During a clinic visit,a woman in her seventh month of pregnancy complains that her legs feel "heavy in the calf" and that she often has foot cramps at night.The nurse notices that the patient has dilated,tortuous veins in her lower legs.Which condition is reflected by these findings?
A) Deep vein thrombophlebitis
B) Varicose veins
C) Lymphedema
D) Raynaud's phenomenon
Q2) The nurse is preparing to perform a modified Allen test.Which is an appropriate reason for this test?
A) To measure the rate of lymphatic drainage
B) To evaluate the adequacy of capillary patency before venous blood draws
C) To evaluate the adequacy of collateral circulation before cannulating the radial artery
D) To evaluate the venous refill rate that occurs after the ulnar and radial arteries are temporarily occluded
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Chapter 21: Abdomen
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Q1) During an abdominal assessment,the nurse elicits tenderness on light palpation in the right lower quadrant.The nurse interprets that this finding could indicate a disorder of which of these structures?
A) Spleen
B) Sigmoid
C) Appendix
D) Gallbladder
Q2) During a health history,the patient tells the nurse,"I have pain all the time in my stomach.It's worse two hours after I eat,but it gets better if I eat again!" The nurse suspects that the patient has which condition,based on these symptoms?
A) Appendicitis
B) Gastric ulcer
C) Duodenal ulcer
D) Cholecystitis
Q3) Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?
A) Liver
B) Duodenum
C) Gallbladder
D) Sigmoid colon
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Chapter 22: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) During a neonatal examination,the nurse notices that the newborn infant has six toes.This finding is documented as:
A) unidactyly.
B) syndactyly.
C) polydactyly.
D) multidactyly.
Q2) When reviewing the musculoskeletal system,the nurse recalls that hematopoiesis takes place in the:
A) liver.
B) spleen.
C) kidneys.
D) bone marrow.
Q3) When assessing muscle strength,the nurse observes that a patient has complete range of motion against gravity with full resistance.What Grade should the nurse record using a 0 to 5 point scale?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
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Chapter 23: Neurologic System
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Q1) A 70-year-old woman tells the nurse that every time she gets up in the morning or after she's been sitting she gets "really dizzy" and feels like she is going to fall over.The nurse's best response would be:
A) "Have you been extremely tired lately?"
B) "You probably just need to drink more liquids."
C) "I'll refer you for a complete neurologic examination."
D) "You need to get up slowly when you've been lying or sitting."
Q2) The assessment of a 60-year-old patient has taken longer than anticipated.In testing his pain perception the nurse decides to complete the test as quickly as possible.When the nurse applies the sharp point of the pin on his arm several times,he is only able to identify these as one "very sharp prick." What would be the most accurate explanation for this?
A) Patient has hyperesthesia as a result of the aging process.
B) This is most likely the result of the summation effect.
C) The nurse was probably not poking hard enough with the pin in the other areas.
D) The patient most likely has analgesia in some areas of arm and hyperalgesia in others.
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Chapter 24: Male Genitourinary System
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Q1) A 2-year-old boy has been diagnosed with "physiologic cryptorchidism." Given this diagnosis,during assessment the nurse will most likely observe:
A) testes that are hard and painful to palpation.
B) an atrophic scrotum and absence of the testis bilaterally.
C) an absence of the testis in the scrotum, but the testis can be milked down.
D) testes that migrate into the abdomen when the child squats or sits cross-legged.
Q2) A 45-year-old mother of two children is seen at the clinic for complaints of "losing my urine when I sneeze." The nurse documents that she is experiencing:
A) urinary frequency.
B) enuresis.
C) stress incontinence.
D) urge incontinence.
Q3) Which of these statements is true regarding the penis?
A) The urethral meatus is located on the ventral side of the penis.
B) The prepuce is the fold of foreskin covering the shaft of the penis.
C) The penis is composed of two cylindrical columns of erectile tissue.
D) The corpus spongiosum expands into a cone of erectile tissue called the glans.
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Chapter 25: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
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Q1) The nurse is examining only the rectal area of a woman and should place the woman in what position?
A) Lithotomy position
B) Prone position
C) Left lateral decubitus position
D) Bending over the table while standing
Q2) A 62-year-old man is experiencing fever,chills,malaise,urinary frequency,and urgency.He also reports urethral discharge and a dull aching pain in the perineal and rectal area.These symptoms are most consistent with which of the following?
A) Prostatitis
B) A polyp
C) Carcinoma of the prostate
D) Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Q3) The nurse is palpating the prostate gland through the rectum and notices an abnormal finding if which of these is present?
A) Palpable central groove
B) Tenderness to palpation
C) Heart shape
D) Elastic and rubbery consistency
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Chapter 26: Female Genitourinary System
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Q1) A patient calls the clinic for instructions before having a Papanicolaou (Pap)smear.The most appropriate instructions from the nurse are:
A) "If you are menstruating, please use pads to avoid placing anything into the vagina."
B) "Avoid intercourse, inserting anything into the vagina, or douching within 24 hours of your appointment."
C) "If you suspect that you have a vaginal infection, please gather a sample of the discharge to bring with you."
D) "We would like you to use a mild saline douche before your examination. You may pick this up in our office."
Q2) A nurse is assessing a patient's risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).An appropriate question to ask would be:
A) "You know that it's important to use condoms for protection, right?"
B) "Do you use a condom with each episode of sexual intercourse?"
C) "Do you have a sexually transmitted infection?"
D) "You are aware of the dangers of unprotected sex, aren't you?"
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Q1) The nurse has just completed an examination of a patient's extraocular muscles.When documenting the findings,the nurse should document the assessment of which cranial nerves?
A) II, III, VI
B) II, IV, V
C) III, IV, V
D) III, IV, VI
Q2) A patient's uvula rises midline when she says "ahh" and she has a positive gag reflex.The nurse has just tested which cranial nerves?
A) IX, X
B) IX, XII
C) X, XII
D) XI, XII
Q3) A 5-year old child is in the clinic for a checkup.The nurse would expect him to:
A) have 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 28: Bedside Assessment of the Hospitalized Adult
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Q1) The nurse is assessing the intravenous (IV)infusion at the beginning of the shift.Which of these should be included in the assessment of the infusion? Select all that apply.
A) Proper IV solution is infusing according to physician's orders.
B) 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
E) IV site date
F) Whether the patient is voiding sufficiently
Q2) When assessing a patient in the hospital setting,the nurse knows that which statement is 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 that focuses on certain parameters.
C) The patient will need a complete head-to-toe physical examination every 24 hours.
D) Most patients require a minimal examination each shift unless they are in critical condition.
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Chapter 29: The Pregnant Woman
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Q1) 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) the mask of pregnancy.
Q2) 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
Q3) Which of these is considered a normal and expected finding when the nurse is performing a physical examination on a pregnant woman?
A) A palpable, full thyroid
B) Edema in one lower leg
C) Significant diffuse enlargement of the thyroid
D) Pale mucous membranes of the mouth
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Chapter 30: Functional Assessment of the Older Adult
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Q1) When using the various instruments to assess an older person's activities of daily living (ADLs),the nurse needs to remember that a disadvantage of these instruments includes:
A) the reliability of the tools.
B) self or proxy report of functional activities.
C) lack of confidentiality during the assessment.
D) insufficient detail about the deficiencies identified.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to use the Lawton IADL instrument as part of an assessment.Which statement about the Lawton IADL instrument is true?
A) The nurse uses direct observation to implement this tool.
B) It is designed as a self-report measure of performance rather than ability.
C) It is not useful in the acute hospital setting.
D) It is best used for those residing in an institutional setting.
Q3) The nurse is assessing an older adult's advanced activities of daily living,which would include:
A) recreational activities.
B) meal preparation.
C) balancing the checkbook.
D) self-grooming activities.
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