NSG 261 EXAM 1- QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER- Network of fibers
and irregular channels that slow down lymph flow; filter out bacteria,
viruses, and cellular debris
What are aneurysms? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bulging blood vessels
that can burst; caused by smoking, high blood pressure, or high
cholesterol levels
What are normal findings of lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER- -
No lymph nodes are palpated
-If palpated, the lymph node should be less than 1cm, discrete,
moveable, and contender
What is cellulitis? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bacterial infection of the
skin and subcutaneous tissues; the skin appears red and swollen; feels
warm, hot and tender
What are ulcerations? - CORRECT ANSWER- Occur with decreased
circulation
Where is the femoral pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER- Groin
area below the inguinal ligament
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER- Behind
the knee
Where is the dorsals pedis pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER-
On the dorm part of the foot between the first and second toe
,Where is the posterior tibial pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon
What are varicose veins? - CORRECT ANSWER- Resulting from
incompetent valves; pooling of blood in the veins
What is lymphedema? - CORRECT ANSWER- Accumulation of
lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling
Circulation of blood through the heart - CORRECT ANSWER- Starts
at superior/inferior vena cava then goes to, right atrium, right ventricle,
pulmonary artery, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, rest of body
What are lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER- Network of fibers
and irregular channels that slow down lymph flow; filter out bacteria,
viruses, and cellular debris
What are aneurysms? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bulging blood vessels
that can burst; caused by smoking, high blood pressure, or high
cholesterol levels
What are normal findings of lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER- -
No lymph nodes are palpated
-If palpated, the lymph node should be less than 1cm, discrete,
moveable, and contender
What is cellulitis? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bacterial infection of the
skin and subcutaneous tissues; the skin appears red and swollen; feels
warm, hot and tender
What are ulcerations? - CORRECT ANSWER- Occur with decreased
circulation
Where is the femoral pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER- Groin
area below the inguinal ligament
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER- Behind
the knee
, Where is the dorsals pedis pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER-
On the dorm part of the foot between the first and second toe
Where is the posterior tibial pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon
What are varicose veins? - CORRECT ANSWER- Resulting from
incompetent valves; pooling of blood in the veins
What is lymphedema? - CORRECT ANSWER- Accumulation of
lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling
Circulation of blood through the heart - CORRECT ANSWER- Starts
at superior/inferior vena cava then goes to, right atrium, right ventricle,
pulmonary artery, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, rest of body
What are the four steps of assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Inspection (looking)
2. Percussion (tapping)
3. Palpation (feeling)
4. Ausculation (listening)
What are the three phases of the interview process? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Introductory
2. Working
3. Summarization
What are the three types of health history? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Comprehensive
2. Focused or problem-based
3. Follow-up
For health history, what are the two ways data is collected? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1. Primary (from the patient)
2. Secondary (from the family or medical records)
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER- Network of fibers
and irregular channels that slow down lymph flow; filter out bacteria,
viruses, and cellular debris
What are aneurysms? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bulging blood vessels
that can burst; caused by smoking, high blood pressure, or high
cholesterol levels
What are normal findings of lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER- -
No lymph nodes are palpated
-If palpated, the lymph node should be less than 1cm, discrete,
moveable, and contender
What is cellulitis? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bacterial infection of the
skin and subcutaneous tissues; the skin appears red and swollen; feels
warm, hot and tender
What are ulcerations? - CORRECT ANSWER- Occur with decreased
circulation
Where is the femoral pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER- Groin
area below the inguinal ligament
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER- Behind
the knee
Where is the dorsals pedis pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER-
On the dorm part of the foot between the first and second toe
,Where is the posterior tibial pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon
What are varicose veins? - CORRECT ANSWER- Resulting from
incompetent valves; pooling of blood in the veins
What is lymphedema? - CORRECT ANSWER- Accumulation of
lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling
Circulation of blood through the heart - CORRECT ANSWER- Starts
at superior/inferior vena cava then goes to, right atrium, right ventricle,
pulmonary artery, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, rest of body
What are lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER- Network of fibers
and irregular channels that slow down lymph flow; filter out bacteria,
viruses, and cellular debris
What are aneurysms? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bulging blood vessels
that can burst; caused by smoking, high blood pressure, or high
cholesterol levels
What are normal findings of lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER- -
No lymph nodes are palpated
-If palpated, the lymph node should be less than 1cm, discrete,
moveable, and contender
What is cellulitis? - CORRECT ANSWER- Bacterial infection of the
skin and subcutaneous tissues; the skin appears red and swollen; feels
warm, hot and tender
What are ulcerations? - CORRECT ANSWER- Occur with decreased
circulation
Where is the femoral pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER- Groin
area below the inguinal ligament
Where is the popliteal pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER- Behind
the knee
, Where is the dorsals pedis pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER-
On the dorm part of the foot between the first and second toe
Where is the posterior tibial pulse located? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon
What are varicose veins? - CORRECT ANSWER- Resulting from
incompetent valves; pooling of blood in the veins
What is lymphedema? - CORRECT ANSWER- Accumulation of
lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling
Circulation of blood through the heart - CORRECT ANSWER- Starts
at superior/inferior vena cava then goes to, right atrium, right ventricle,
pulmonary artery, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, rest of body
What are the four steps of assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Inspection (looking)
2. Percussion (tapping)
3. Palpation (feeling)
4. Ausculation (listening)
What are the three phases of the interview process? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Introductory
2. Working
3. Summarization
What are the three types of health history? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Comprehensive
2. Focused or problem-based
3. Follow-up
For health history, what are the two ways data is collected? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1. Primary (from the patient)
2. Secondary (from the family or medical records)
