Walden University NURS 6512N WEEK 2 QUIZ 1 – Questions and Answers
NURS 6512N WEEK 2 QUIZ 1
NURS 6512N
Walden University NURS 6512N WEEK 2 QUIZ 1
... [Show More] – Questions and Answers (Graded A).
1. When percussing, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:
Most of the abdomen.
emphysemic lungs.
The liver.
Healthy lung tissue.
An empty stomach.
2. The dorsal surface of the hand is most often used for the assessment of:
crepitus.
thrills.
texture.
vibration.
temperature.
3. A patient in the emergency department has a concussion to the head. You suspect the patient may also have a retinal hemorrhage. You are using the ophthalmoscope to examine the retina of this patient. Which aperture of the ophthalmoscope is most appropriate for this patient?
Strabismoscope
Red-free filter
Slit lamp
Small aperture
Grid
4. The use of secondary, tangential lighting is most helpful in the detection of:
variations in skin color.
enlarged tonsils.
foreign objects in the nose or ear.
variations in contour of the body surface.
variations in texture and mobility.
5. Tuning forks with a frequency of 500 to 1000 Hz are most commonly used to measure:
vibratory sensations.
hearing from bone conduction.
hearing range of normal speech.
noise above the threshold level.
peripheral motor nerve damage.
6. Which patient is at the highest risk for the development of latex allergy?
The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized
The patient who has had multiple procedures or surgeries
The patient who is allergic to eggs
The patient who is allergic to contrast dye
The patient who is a vegetarian
7. A variant of the percussion hammer is the neurologic hammer, which is equipped with which of the following?
Brush and needle
Tuning fork and cotton swab
Penlight and goniometer
Ruler and bell
Transilluminator
8. Transillumination functions on the principle that:
infrared radiation is easily detected.
black light causes certain substances to fluoresce.
converging and diverging light brings structures into focus.
tangential light casts shadows that illuminate contours.
air, fluid, and tissue transmit light differentially.
9. Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture?
Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups.
There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and distinguishing physical characteristics.
To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable physical characteristics.
Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify cultural groups.
All cultural traits can be viewed as static whereas physical traits are dynamic.
10. A scale used to assess patients weight should be calibrated:
when the patient tells you the weight is not correct.
by a qualified technician at regularly scheduled intervals.
each time it is used.
when necessary, with the patient standing on the scale.
only by the manufacturer.
11. Which technique is commonly used to elicit tenderness arising from the liver, gallbladder, or kidneys?
Finger percussion
Only indirect percussion techniques are ever used to elicit tenderness.
Fist percussion
Thumb percussion
Palmer percussion
12. A rubber or plastic ring should be around the bell end-piece of a stethoscope to:
prevent the transmission of static electricity.
avoid cold metal from touching the patient.
prevent the sharp edge of the stethoscope from damaging the patient s skin.
allow firm pressure to be applied without discomfort.
ensure secure contact with the body surface.
13. In terms of cultural communication differences, Americans are more likely to _____ than are other groups of patients.
emphasize attitudes and feelings
maintain eye contact
come quickly to the point
use silence comfortably
speak more softly than other cultures
14. For a woman with a small vaginal opening, the examiner should use a _____ speculum.
plastic Graves
Pederson
pediatric
nasal
metal Graves
15. During percussion, the downward snap of the striking fingers should originate from the:
wrist.
forearm.
shoulder.
interphalangeal joint.
elbow.
16. You are auscultating a patient s chest. The sounds are not clear, and you are having difficulty distinguishing between respirations and heartbeats. What technique can you use to facilitate your assessment?
Anticipate the next sounds.
Isolate each cycle segment.
Listen to all sounds together.
Move the stethoscope clockwise.
Ask the patient to whisper his name.
17. Expected normal percussion tones include:
dullness over the lungs.
hyperresonance over the lungs.
tympany over an empty stomach.
flatness over an empty stomach.
resonance over the liver.
18. During auscultation, you can limit your perceptual field best by:
asking patients to describe their symptoms.
listening through the patient s clothing.
closing your eyes.
performing palpation before percussion.
turning out the lights in the examination room.
19. Standard Precautions apply to all patients:
with bloodborne infections.
with infected, draining wounds.
in intensive care units.
receiving care in hospitals.
believed to have an infectious disease.
20. Which of the following describes a physical, not a cultural, differentiator?
Ritual
Rite
Race
Norm
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