NURS 5220 Exam Study Questions
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1. Where is Tinea cruris? - ANSWER groin, jock itch
2. Loss of central vision is a sign of Macular Degeneration, True or False? -
ANSWER True
3. What is the first step for an Ear examination? - ANSWER Inspection
4. What needs to be done BEFORE an Otoscope Exam? - ANSWER Palpation
5. Cultural competence in healthcare - ANSWER The ability to provide care
that respects patients' heritage, beliefs, values, and backgrounds.
6. Cultural humility - ANSWER Ongoing self-reflection, acknowledging
biases, and respecting patient individuality.
7. How does culture impact healthcare? - ANSWER Influences
communication, health beliefs, diet, family dynamics, and health-seeking
behavior.
8. RESPECT Model - ANSWER Framework for effective, patient-centered
communication across cultures.
9. R in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Rapport - connect socially, avoid
assumptions.
,10.E in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Empathy - acknowledge and
legitimize patient's feelings.
11.S in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Support - help overcome barriers,
involve family, reassure patient.
12.P in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Partnership - work together,
negotiate roles.
13.E in the RESPECT model (second E) - ANSWER Explanations - clarify and
check understanding.
14.C in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Cultural Competence - respect
beliefs, know biases.
15.T in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Trust - build trust, recognize self-
disclosure is difficult.
16.SOAP - ANSWER Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
17.Subjective section in SOAP - ANSWER Patient's story/symptoms: CC,
HPI, PMH, FH, PSH, ROS.
18.Objective section in SOAP - ANSWER Provider findings: vitals, physical
exam, labs, imaging.
,19.History of Present Illness (HPI) Purpose - ANSWER Symptom analysis;
differentiates possible causes, rules in/out diagnoses.
20.7 Variables of Symptom Analysis - ANSWER Timing, location, quality,
quantity/severity, setting, aggravating/alleviating factors, associated factors.
21.Common HPI Mnemonics - ANSWER OLDCARTS, COLDSPA,
LOCATES.
22.Basic Rules for Building History - ANSWER Introduce yourself, be
courteous, make eye contact, avoid jargon, take notes sparingly, start general
then move specific, clarify responses, verify and summarize.
23.Review of Systems (ROS) - ANSWER Inventory of body systems to
identify additional signs/symptoms patient may not recognize as important.
24.Autonomy - ANSWER Patient's right to self-determination.
25.Beneficence - ANSWER Doing good for the patient.
26.Nonmaleficence - ANSWER Do no harm to the patient.
27.Utilitarianism - ANSWER Using resources appropriately for the greatest
good.
28.Justice/Fairness - ANSWER Equitable treatment of all patients.
, 29.CAGE Questionnaire - ANSWER Screens for alcohol use (Cutting down,
Annoyance, Guilt, Eye-opener).
30.CRAFFT Tool - ANSWER Screens for adolescent substance use (Car,
Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends/Family, Trouble).
31.HITS Tool - ANSWER Screens for intimate partner violence (Hurt, Insult,
Threaten, Scream).
32.FICA Tool - ANSWER Assesses spirituality (Faith, Importance,
Community, Address in care).
33.Discussing Sexuality in History Taking - ANSWER Use gender-neutral,
nonjudgmental language.
34.Pertinent positives and negatives - ANSWER Findings that support
(positives) or argue against (negatives) a diagnosis.
35.SOAP - ANSWER Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
36.Percent of diagnosis from history - ANSWER About 80%.
37.Four ethical principles in healthcare - ANSWER Autonomy, beneficence,
nonmaleficence, justice/fairness.
38.5 "C's" of effective communication - ANSWER Courtesy, Comfort,
Connection, Confirmation, Confidentiality.
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1. Where is Tinea cruris? - ANSWER groin, jock itch
2. Loss of central vision is a sign of Macular Degeneration, True or False? -
ANSWER True
3. What is the first step for an Ear examination? - ANSWER Inspection
4. What needs to be done BEFORE an Otoscope Exam? - ANSWER Palpation
5. Cultural competence in healthcare - ANSWER The ability to provide care
that respects patients' heritage, beliefs, values, and backgrounds.
6. Cultural humility - ANSWER Ongoing self-reflection, acknowledging
biases, and respecting patient individuality.
7. How does culture impact healthcare? - ANSWER Influences
communication, health beliefs, diet, family dynamics, and health-seeking
behavior.
8. RESPECT Model - ANSWER Framework for effective, patient-centered
communication across cultures.
9. R in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Rapport - connect socially, avoid
assumptions.
,10.E in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Empathy - acknowledge and
legitimize patient's feelings.
11.S in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Support - help overcome barriers,
involve family, reassure patient.
12.P in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Partnership - work together,
negotiate roles.
13.E in the RESPECT model (second E) - ANSWER Explanations - clarify and
check understanding.
14.C in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Cultural Competence - respect
beliefs, know biases.
15.T in the RESPECT model - ANSWER Trust - build trust, recognize self-
disclosure is difficult.
16.SOAP - ANSWER Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
17.Subjective section in SOAP - ANSWER Patient's story/symptoms: CC,
HPI, PMH, FH, PSH, ROS.
18.Objective section in SOAP - ANSWER Provider findings: vitals, physical
exam, labs, imaging.
,19.History of Present Illness (HPI) Purpose - ANSWER Symptom analysis;
differentiates possible causes, rules in/out diagnoses.
20.7 Variables of Symptom Analysis - ANSWER Timing, location, quality,
quantity/severity, setting, aggravating/alleviating factors, associated factors.
21.Common HPI Mnemonics - ANSWER OLDCARTS, COLDSPA,
LOCATES.
22.Basic Rules for Building History - ANSWER Introduce yourself, be
courteous, make eye contact, avoid jargon, take notes sparingly, start general
then move specific, clarify responses, verify and summarize.
23.Review of Systems (ROS) - ANSWER Inventory of body systems to
identify additional signs/symptoms patient may not recognize as important.
24.Autonomy - ANSWER Patient's right to self-determination.
25.Beneficence - ANSWER Doing good for the patient.
26.Nonmaleficence - ANSWER Do no harm to the patient.
27.Utilitarianism - ANSWER Using resources appropriately for the greatest
good.
28.Justice/Fairness - ANSWER Equitable treatment of all patients.
, 29.CAGE Questionnaire - ANSWER Screens for alcohol use (Cutting down,
Annoyance, Guilt, Eye-opener).
30.CRAFFT Tool - ANSWER Screens for adolescent substance use (Car,
Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends/Family, Trouble).
31.HITS Tool - ANSWER Screens for intimate partner violence (Hurt, Insult,
Threaten, Scream).
32.FICA Tool - ANSWER Assesses spirituality (Faith, Importance,
Community, Address in care).
33.Discussing Sexuality in History Taking - ANSWER Use gender-neutral,
nonjudgmental language.
34.Pertinent positives and negatives - ANSWER Findings that support
(positives) or argue against (negatives) a diagnosis.
35.SOAP - ANSWER Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
36.Percent of diagnosis from history - ANSWER About 80%.
37.Four ethical principles in healthcare - ANSWER Autonomy, beneficence,
nonmaleficence, justice/fairness.
38.5 "C's" of effective communication - ANSWER Courtesy, Comfort,
Connection, Confirmation, Confidentiality.
