1. C Supraclavicu- lar 2. C. Obscured jaw angle Which lymph nodes, if enlarged, always warrant further evaluation? A Submental B Submandibular C
... [Show More] Supraclavicular D Posterior-auricular Mumps is distinguished from cervical lymphadenopathy from another condition by which characteristic? A. Low-grade fever B. Streaks of redness C. Obscured jaw angle D. Painless enlargement 3. A. Mediastinal Which lymph nodes are not accessible during a physical examination? A. Mediastinal B. Deep cervical C. Supraclavicular D. Postauricular 4. B. Overlying skin thickens. 5. B Nodes feel like BBs or buckshot. Which specific characteristic is correct about the severe swelling of lymphedema? A. Is pitting in nature. B. Overlying skin thickens. C. Responds well to diuretic therapy. D. Improves with elevation of extremity. Which characteristic is true about lymph nodes described as shotty? A. Nodes are tender and painful. B Nodes feel like BBs or buckshot. C. Nodes are fixed to the surrounding tissue. D. Nodes have a diameter greater than 1 cm. 6. D. The groove be- tween the triceps and biceps near the elbow What area should the nurse palpate to assess the epitrochlear lymph nodes? A. Posterior area behind the knee B. Area over the inguinal canal in the groin C. Area superior to the clavicle D. The groove between the triceps and biceps near the elbow 7. A. Fever Besides lymphadenopathy, which assessment finding is commonly found in a patient with non-Hodgkin lym- phoma? A. Fever B. Hemoptysis C. Cyanotic lips D. Hypertension 8. D. Cystic hygro- ma 9. B. Epitrochlear Which disorder is associated with a congenital malforma- tion of dilated lymphatics? A. Roseola infantum B. Epstein-Barr C. Lymphatic filariasis D. Cystic hygroma Which region of lymph nodes might enlarge in a patient D. Lateral axillary with frequent ear infections? (Select all that apply.) A. Inguinal B. Epitrochlear C. Preauricular D. Lateral axillary E. Retropharyngeal 10. C. Pulsatile D. Immovable Select the quality of enlarged lymph nodes that are more likely to occur with a malignant condition? (Select all that apply.) A. Hard 11. B. Listen to the area with a stethoscope. 12. D. Aortic arch aneurysm B. Painful C. Pulsatile D. Immovable E. Grows rapidly F. Associated with redness While assessing a patient, the nurse palpates the thyroid gland and finds that it is enlarged. What should the nurse do next? A. Apply cricoid pressure. B. Listen to the area with a stethoscope. C. Observe the neck area with tangential lighting. D. Auscultate the heart for a systolic murmur. While assessing the neck, the nurse displaces the thyroid cartilage to the left side and is able to feel a pulsation. This sign could be associated with which condition? A. Acromegaly B. Hyperthyroidism C. Cardiac tamponade D. Aortic arch aneurysm 13. D. Microcephaly Which condition is characterized by a smaller than normal head circumference? A. Torticollis B. Encephalocele C. Hydrocephalus D. Microcephaly 14. D. Facies Which assessment finding is affected by an older adult's nutritional status? A. Crepitus B. Tissue fibrosis C. Exophthalmus D. Facies 15. C. 12 to 15 months. 16. D. Positioning the child to sleep in a supine posi- tion 17. B. The thyroid is slightly palpable. 18. C. Buccal mu- cosa near the second molar tooth 19. C. Puff out the cheeks. At what age should the anterior fontanel be closed? A. 2 to 3 months. B. 4 to 5 months. C. 12 to 15 months. D. It remains slightly open until puberty. The nurse reviews the history of a child who was diag- nosed with positional plagiocephaly as an infant. What is the cause of this condition? A. Obstruction of drainage of cerebrospinal fluid B. Mother drank excessive alcohol while pregnant C. Positioning the child to sleep in a prone position D. Positioning the child to sleep in a supine position Which is the expected assessment finding when palpating the thyroid in an adult? A. Several small nodules are often felt. B. The thyroid is slightly palpable. C. There is slight tenderness. D. Four parathyroid glands are palpable. Where does the parotid duct open? A. Under the tongue B. Near the angle of the jaw C. Buccal mucosa near the second molar tooth D. Near the lingual vein on the undersurface of the tongue What should the nurse ask the patient to do while inspect- ing the thyroid? (Select all that apply.) A. Swallow water. B. Hold the breath. C. Puff out the cheeks. D. Slightly extend the neck. E. Turn the head to the right and left. 20. B. Tachycardia D. Butterfly rash E. Periorbital puffiness . Which assessment finding is consistent with hypothyroid function? (Select all that apply.) A. Weight loss B. Tachycardia C. Constipation D. Butterfly rash E. Periorbital puffiness F. Coarse, scaly, dry skin [Show Less]