Exam 3 study guide-Kayleigh Scott, NUR1020C Exam 1,
NUR1020C Exam 2, NUR1020c Exam 3, NUR 1020C Final
Review, NUR1020c Final (fscj) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Testicular Self Examinations (TSE) Begin teaching at 13-14 years old, more common in white men. Timing- once a
month. Shower, warm water relaxes scrotal sac. Examine, check for changes,
report immediately. Normal: egg shaped, moveable, rubbery and smooth.
Abnormal: firm, painless lump, hard area, overall enlarged. Observe urine color,
clarity, amount and odor.
Prostate Cancer Men are at higher risk. Extra for African American men or men with first-degree
relatives (father, brother, son) diagnosed younger than 65. They should be offered
earlier testing. Gradual enlargement of the prostate is a normal part of aging.
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)- blood test, Digital Recall Examination (DRE)-
gloved, lubricated finger.
Menopause Cessation of menstruation, atrophy of ovaries and uterus, vaginal dryness, urinary
incontinence. Premenopause at 40-55
Pregnancy Goodell- cervix softens 4-6 weeks, Hegar- uterus softens 6-8 weeks, Chadwick-
cyanotic cervix 8-12 weeks
Pap Smears Begins at 21, every 3 years from 21-30, lithotomy position examination (looking for
HPV)
Breast Exams Clinical exams every 3 years 20-39, yearly exams at 40, check for abnormalities,
for male and female (sudden increase, inflammation, hyperpigmentation, redness,
dilated veins (not pregnant), edemas, retraction or discharge from nipple)
Noctural Emission Medical term for 'wet dreams'
Nocturia Having pee at night constantly
Constitutional Laws Laws derived from the Constitution
Statutory Laws Created by legislative bodies (congress, state), consistent with federal laws
Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) Each state passes its own statutes. This defines the scope of nursing practice for
the state.
Criminal Law Misdemeanors, Felonies
, Civil Law Unintentional and intentional torts
Regulatory Laws Establish how statutory laws will be met, set by state bodies like State Board of
Nursing
OBRA/Nursing Home Reform Act Creates standards of care given at nursing homes. Patients have the right to
remain free of physical or chemical restraints. (Federal Law)
EMTALA Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Requires emergency rooms to provide care regardless of ability to pay, allows
Act patient transfer to appropriate care after pt is stable; billed later on. (Federal Law)
COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Allows continuation of health insurance coverage after job loss (Federal Law)
Act
HIPPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality, covers preexisting conditions (Federal
Act Law)
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas
(Federal Law)
MHPAEA Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Ensures equal insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse
disorders (Federal Law)
PSDA Patient Self-Determination Act ensures that patients are informed of their rights and have the opportunity to
determine the care they will/will not receive; make advance directives (Federal
Law)
Good Samaritan Law Protects healthcare providers helping at accident scenes w/in their scope of
practice, no financial compensation (State Law)
Advanced Directives Legal documents expressing medical treatment wishes if unable to make
decisions (State Law)
Durable Power of Attorney Appoints someone for financial and medical decisions
Living Will States medical interventions preferences, requires facility copy
Healthcare Proxy Allows someone to make healthcare decisions, trumps Power of Attorney
Intentional Torts Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Defamation of Character
Unintentional Torts Negligence, Malpractice
Deontology Good intentions may not be acceptable to society but benefit one person (Ethical
Theory)
Utilitarianism The best action maximizes benefits for the most people (Ethical Theory)
NUR1020C Exam 2, NUR1020c Exam 3, NUR 1020C Final
Review, NUR1020c Final (fscj) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Testicular Self Examinations (TSE) Begin teaching at 13-14 years old, more common in white men. Timing- once a
month. Shower, warm water relaxes scrotal sac. Examine, check for changes,
report immediately. Normal: egg shaped, moveable, rubbery and smooth.
Abnormal: firm, painless lump, hard area, overall enlarged. Observe urine color,
clarity, amount and odor.
Prostate Cancer Men are at higher risk. Extra for African American men or men with first-degree
relatives (father, brother, son) diagnosed younger than 65. They should be offered
earlier testing. Gradual enlargement of the prostate is a normal part of aging.
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)- blood test, Digital Recall Examination (DRE)-
gloved, lubricated finger.
Menopause Cessation of menstruation, atrophy of ovaries and uterus, vaginal dryness, urinary
incontinence. Premenopause at 40-55
Pregnancy Goodell- cervix softens 4-6 weeks, Hegar- uterus softens 6-8 weeks, Chadwick-
cyanotic cervix 8-12 weeks
Pap Smears Begins at 21, every 3 years from 21-30, lithotomy position examination (looking for
HPV)
Breast Exams Clinical exams every 3 years 20-39, yearly exams at 40, check for abnormalities,
for male and female (sudden increase, inflammation, hyperpigmentation, redness,
dilated veins (not pregnant), edemas, retraction or discharge from nipple)
Noctural Emission Medical term for 'wet dreams'
Nocturia Having pee at night constantly
Constitutional Laws Laws derived from the Constitution
Statutory Laws Created by legislative bodies (congress, state), consistent with federal laws
Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) Each state passes its own statutes. This defines the scope of nursing practice for
the state.
Criminal Law Misdemeanors, Felonies
, Civil Law Unintentional and intentional torts
Regulatory Laws Establish how statutory laws will be met, set by state bodies like State Board of
Nursing
OBRA/Nursing Home Reform Act Creates standards of care given at nursing homes. Patients have the right to
remain free of physical or chemical restraints. (Federal Law)
EMTALA Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Requires emergency rooms to provide care regardless of ability to pay, allows
Act patient transfer to appropriate care after pt is stable; billed later on. (Federal Law)
COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Allows continuation of health insurance coverage after job loss (Federal Law)
Act
HIPPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality, covers preexisting conditions (Federal
Act Law)
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas
(Federal Law)
MHPAEA Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Ensures equal insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse
disorders (Federal Law)
PSDA Patient Self-Determination Act ensures that patients are informed of their rights and have the opportunity to
determine the care they will/will not receive; make advance directives (Federal
Law)
Good Samaritan Law Protects healthcare providers helping at accident scenes w/in their scope of
practice, no financial compensation (State Law)
Advanced Directives Legal documents expressing medical treatment wishes if unable to make
decisions (State Law)
Durable Power of Attorney Appoints someone for financial and medical decisions
Living Will States medical interventions preferences, requires facility copy
Healthcare Proxy Allows someone to make healthcare decisions, trumps Power of Attorney
Intentional Torts Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Defamation of Character
Unintentional Torts Negligence, Malpractice
Deontology Good intentions may not be acceptable to society but benefit one person (Ethical
Theory)
Utilitarianism The best action maximizes benefits for the most people (Ethical Theory)
