EXAM 1- NURS 532 Ques ons and answers | RATED A+
2026| NEW!!
Goal of screening tools during health history interview
Determine if pa ent has problem related to the issue
Sexual history includes
Sexual partners, sexual prac ces, methods to prevent STIs and pregnancy, history of STIs
Family history that increases risk of T2DM and cardiovascular disease
Obesity, dyslipedemia
Pa ent is curt, avoiding eye contact, and states that he doesn't know why he bothered to seek
help. How do you respond?
Tell pa ent they seem upset and ask to discuss concerns
How do you convey courtesy during an appointment?
Knock before entering
Pa ent has to wait 45 minutes because the office is running late
Thank pa ent for their pa ence
What is a communica on technique to use while interviewing a pa ent?
Ac ve listening with clarifica on and reflec on
Pa ent gains secondary gain from illness. What does that mean?
A2en on and caring from others due to illness
Pa ent says they use illicit drugs. What technique is appropriate when asking more about the
drug use?
Reassure pa ent that all informa on will be kept confiden al
A pa ent's wife, who is also their caregiver, becomes irritable when they need more help. How
should a nurse respond to the pa ent?
Ask how they feel when their wife becomes irritated
, What does "sho2y" mean when describing the lymph nodes?
Feel like BBs or buckshots
Quality of lymph nodes associated with malignant condi ons
Hard, immovable, grows rapidly
Mumps differs from cervical lymphadenopathy how?
Obscure jaw angle due to swelling
Which lymph nodes are not accessible during physical assessment?
Medias nal (located between the lungs)
Which lymph nodes enlarge with frequent ear infec ons?
Preauricular, retropharyngeal
Where are the supraclavicular lymph nodes located?
Above the clavicle
Where do you palpate epitrochlear nodes?
Groove between tricep and bicep near the elbow
Characteris c regarding severe swelling of lymphedema
gradual onset
Common finding to pa ent with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma besides lymphadenopathy
fever
Enlargement of these lymph nodes requires further follow-
Supraclavicular
Child has a history of posi onal plagiocephaly. What causes this?
Child sleeping in supine posi on
What condi on can lead to tracheal devia on?
Tension pneumothorax
Pulsa on of the thyroid car lage could be a sign of
Aor c arch aneurysm
2026| NEW!!
Goal of screening tools during health history interview
Determine if pa ent has problem related to the issue
Sexual history includes
Sexual partners, sexual prac ces, methods to prevent STIs and pregnancy, history of STIs
Family history that increases risk of T2DM and cardiovascular disease
Obesity, dyslipedemia
Pa ent is curt, avoiding eye contact, and states that he doesn't know why he bothered to seek
help. How do you respond?
Tell pa ent they seem upset and ask to discuss concerns
How do you convey courtesy during an appointment?
Knock before entering
Pa ent has to wait 45 minutes because the office is running late
Thank pa ent for their pa ence
What is a communica on technique to use while interviewing a pa ent?
Ac ve listening with clarifica on and reflec on
Pa ent gains secondary gain from illness. What does that mean?
A2en on and caring from others due to illness
Pa ent says they use illicit drugs. What technique is appropriate when asking more about the
drug use?
Reassure pa ent that all informa on will be kept confiden al
A pa ent's wife, who is also their caregiver, becomes irritable when they need more help. How
should a nurse respond to the pa ent?
Ask how they feel when their wife becomes irritated
, What does "sho2y" mean when describing the lymph nodes?
Feel like BBs or buckshots
Quality of lymph nodes associated with malignant condi ons
Hard, immovable, grows rapidly
Mumps differs from cervical lymphadenopathy how?
Obscure jaw angle due to swelling
Which lymph nodes are not accessible during physical assessment?
Medias nal (located between the lungs)
Which lymph nodes enlarge with frequent ear infec ons?
Preauricular, retropharyngeal
Where are the supraclavicular lymph nodes located?
Above the clavicle
Where do you palpate epitrochlear nodes?
Groove between tricep and bicep near the elbow
Characteris c regarding severe swelling of lymphedema
gradual onset
Common finding to pa ent with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma besides lymphadenopathy
fever
Enlargement of these lymph nodes requires further follow-
Supraclavicular
Child has a history of posi onal plagiocephaly. What causes this?
Child sleeping in supine posi on
What condi on can lead to tracheal devia on?
Tension pneumothorax
Pulsa on of the thyroid car lage could be a sign of
Aor c arch aneurysm
