NURS 6512 Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Correct Responses)-Walden
University
Question 1 1 out of 1 points
The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the responsibility of
the:
Selected Answer:
Professional and the patient.
Question 2 1 out of 1 points
Which of the following statements is true regarding the examination of
peripheral arteries?
Selected Answer:
The pulses are most readily felt over bony prominences.
Question 3 1 out of 1 points
As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based and he
staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would document Mr.
B.'s pattern as:
Selected Answer:
Cerebellar ataxia.
Question 4 1 out of 1 points
You are conducting a clinical breast examination for your 30-year-old patient.
Her breasts are symmetrical with bilateral, multiple tender masses that are
freely moveable with well-defined borders. You recognize that these symptoms
and assessment findings are consistent with:
Selected Answer:
Fibrocystic changes.
,Question 5 1 out of 1 points
, Which one of the following is a proper technique for use of a speculum during a
vaginal examination?
Selected Answer:
Press introitus downward; insert closed speculum obliquely.
Question 6 1 out of 1 points
When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination
performed?
Selected Answer:
Constantly, throughout the entire interaction with a patient
Question 7 1 out of 1 points
Normal changes of the aging brain include:
Selected Answer:
Diminished perception of touch.
Question 8 1 out of 1 points
The finger-to-nose test allows assessment of:
Selected Answer:
Coordination and fine motor function.
Question 9 1 out of 1 points
The difference in blood pressure readings between the right and the left arms
is considered normal up to mm Hg.
Selected Answer:
10
Question 10 1 out of 1 points
Tarry black stool should make you suspect:
Answers (Correct Responses)-Walden
University
Question 1 1 out of 1 points
The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the responsibility of
the:
Selected Answer:
Professional and the patient.
Question 2 1 out of 1 points
Which of the following statements is true regarding the examination of
peripheral arteries?
Selected Answer:
The pulses are most readily felt over bony prominences.
Question 3 1 out of 1 points
As Mr. B. enters the room, you observe that his gait is wide based and he
staggers from side to side while swaying his trunk. You would document Mr.
B.'s pattern as:
Selected Answer:
Cerebellar ataxia.
Question 4 1 out of 1 points
You are conducting a clinical breast examination for your 30-year-old patient.
Her breasts are symmetrical with bilateral, multiple tender masses that are
freely moveable with well-defined borders. You recognize that these symptoms
and assessment findings are consistent with:
Selected Answer:
Fibrocystic changes.
,Question 5 1 out of 1 points
, Which one of the following is a proper technique for use of a speculum during a
vaginal examination?
Selected Answer:
Press introitus downward; insert closed speculum obliquely.
Question 6 1 out of 1 points
When is the mental status portion of the neurologic system examination
performed?
Selected Answer:
Constantly, throughout the entire interaction with a patient
Question 7 1 out of 1 points
Normal changes of the aging brain include:
Selected Answer:
Diminished perception of touch.
Question 8 1 out of 1 points
The finger-to-nose test allows assessment of:
Selected Answer:
Coordination and fine motor function.
Question 9 1 out of 1 points
The difference in blood pressure readings between the right and the left arms
is considered normal up to mm Hg.
Selected Answer:
10
Question 10 1 out of 1 points
Tarry black stool should make you suspect:
