NSG 137 Post Quiz Questions With Complete Solutions
. Which technique of assessment is used to determine the
presence of tenderness, swelling and pulsation?
A.
Inspection
B.
Palpation
C.
Percussion
D.
Auscultation Correct Answers B.
"Culturally competent" implies that the nurse:
A.
is prepared in nursing.
B.
possesses knowledge of the traditions of diverse peoples.
C.
applies underlying knowledge to providing nursing care.
D.
understands the cultural context of the patient's situation.
Correct Answers D
A 20-year-old man has indicated that he does not perform
testicular self-examination. One of the facts that should be
,shared with him is that testicular cancer, though rare, does occur
in men ages: Correct Answers 15 to 34 years.
A 22-year-old woman is being seen at the clinic for problems
with vulvar pain, dysuria, and fever. On physical examination
the nurse notices: Correct Answers Herpes simples virus type 2
A 24-year-old man comes to the clinic with scrotal pain and
marked erythema. Which other finding supports your impression
of epididymitis as the problem? Correct Answers Urinalysis
shows elevated white blood cells (WBCs) and bacteria.
A 32-year-old male patient comes to the clinic with "some kind
of a rash on my private parts that really hurts." On examination,
you note clusters of small vesicles with surrounding erythema
on the foreskin and glans penis. What is the likely cause of these
findings? Correct Answers Genital herpes
A 52-year-old patient states that when she sneezes or coughs she
"wets herself a little." She is very concerned that something may
be wrong with her. You know that this is called: Correct
Answers stress incontinence and is usually due to muscle
weakness.
A 54-year-old woman with five children has varicose veins of
the lower extremities. Her most characteristic sign is:
A.reduced arterial circulation.
B.blanching, deathlike appearance of the extremities on
elevation.
C.loss of hair on feet and toes.
,D.dilated, tortuous superficial bluish vessels. Correct Answers
D
A 60-year-old man has just been told he has benign prostatic
hypertrophy. He has a friend who just died from cancer of the
prostate, and he is concerned this will happen to him. How
should the nurse respond? Correct Answers "The enlargement
of your prostate is caused by hormone changes and not cancer.
A 64-year-old man has come for a health examination. A normal
age related change in the scrotum would be: Correct Answers
pendulous scrotum.
A 70-year-old woman complains of dry mouth. The most
frequent cause of this problem is:
A. related to medications she may be taking.
B. related to a diminished sense of smell.
C. the use of dentures.
D. the aging process. Correct Answers A
A 70-year-old woman has come for a health exam. Which of the
following is a common age-related change in the curvature of
the spinal column ?
A. Scoliosis.
B. Lordosis
C. Lateral scoliosis.
D. Kyphosis. Correct Answers D
A barrel chest is described as:
, A. anteroposterior = transverse diameter.
B. lateral, S-shaped curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
C. eliptical shape with an anteroposterior: transverse diameter in
the ratio of 1:2.
D. forward protrusion of the sternum with ribs sloping back at
either side. Correct Answers A
A common cause of a conductive hearing loss is:
A. impacted cerumen.
B. otitis externa (infection in the ear canal).
C. acute rheumatic fever.
D. a CVA (stroke). Correct Answers A
A common physiologic change that occurs with pain is:
A. polyuria.
B. hyperventilation.
C. hyperactive bowel sounds.
D. tachycardia. Correct Answers D.
A genogram is useful in showing information concisely. It is
used specifically for:
A.
the eight characteristics of presenting symptoms.
. Which technique of assessment is used to determine the
presence of tenderness, swelling and pulsation?
A.
Inspection
B.
Palpation
C.
Percussion
D.
Auscultation Correct Answers B.
"Culturally competent" implies that the nurse:
A.
is prepared in nursing.
B.
possesses knowledge of the traditions of diverse peoples.
C.
applies underlying knowledge to providing nursing care.
D.
understands the cultural context of the patient's situation.
Correct Answers D
A 20-year-old man has indicated that he does not perform
testicular self-examination. One of the facts that should be
,shared with him is that testicular cancer, though rare, does occur
in men ages: Correct Answers 15 to 34 years.
A 22-year-old woman is being seen at the clinic for problems
with vulvar pain, dysuria, and fever. On physical examination
the nurse notices: Correct Answers Herpes simples virus type 2
A 24-year-old man comes to the clinic with scrotal pain and
marked erythema. Which other finding supports your impression
of epididymitis as the problem? Correct Answers Urinalysis
shows elevated white blood cells (WBCs) and bacteria.
A 32-year-old male patient comes to the clinic with "some kind
of a rash on my private parts that really hurts." On examination,
you note clusters of small vesicles with surrounding erythema
on the foreskin and glans penis. What is the likely cause of these
findings? Correct Answers Genital herpes
A 52-year-old patient states that when she sneezes or coughs she
"wets herself a little." She is very concerned that something may
be wrong with her. You know that this is called: Correct
Answers stress incontinence and is usually due to muscle
weakness.
A 54-year-old woman with five children has varicose veins of
the lower extremities. Her most characteristic sign is:
A.reduced arterial circulation.
B.blanching, deathlike appearance of the extremities on
elevation.
C.loss of hair on feet and toes.
,D.dilated, tortuous superficial bluish vessels. Correct Answers
D
A 60-year-old man has just been told he has benign prostatic
hypertrophy. He has a friend who just died from cancer of the
prostate, and he is concerned this will happen to him. How
should the nurse respond? Correct Answers "The enlargement
of your prostate is caused by hormone changes and not cancer.
A 64-year-old man has come for a health examination. A normal
age related change in the scrotum would be: Correct Answers
pendulous scrotum.
A 70-year-old woman complains of dry mouth. The most
frequent cause of this problem is:
A. related to medications she may be taking.
B. related to a diminished sense of smell.
C. the use of dentures.
D. the aging process. Correct Answers A
A 70-year-old woman has come for a health exam. Which of the
following is a common age-related change in the curvature of
the spinal column ?
A. Scoliosis.
B. Lordosis
C. Lateral scoliosis.
D. Kyphosis. Correct Answers D
A barrel chest is described as:
, A. anteroposterior = transverse diameter.
B. lateral, S-shaped curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
C. eliptical shape with an anteroposterior: transverse diameter in
the ratio of 1:2.
D. forward protrusion of the sternum with ribs sloping back at
either side. Correct Answers A
A common cause of a conductive hearing loss is:
A. impacted cerumen.
B. otitis externa (infection in the ear canal).
C. acute rheumatic fever.
D. a CVA (stroke). Correct Answers A
A common physiologic change that occurs with pain is:
A. polyuria.
B. hyperventilation.
C. hyperactive bowel sounds.
D. tachycardia. Correct Answers D.
A genogram is useful in showing information concisely. It is
used specifically for:
A.
the eight characteristics of presenting symptoms.
