A nurse is inspecting the patient's ears with an otoscope. Which of the following
findings would be considered abnormal?
A. Visible cone of light
B. Small amount of cerumen
C. Pearly gray tympanic membrane
D. Perforation of the tympanic membrane
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D. Perforation of the tympanic membrane
The tympanic membrane should not have any perforations. A visible cone
of light is a normal finding in an otoscopic examination. The tympanic
membrane should appear pearly gray. A small amount of cerumen is a
normal finding in an otoscopic examination.
When examining the eyes, which of the following is an expected finding?
A. Reddened conjunctivae
B. Periorbital edema
C. Equal pupils
D. Crusted eyelashes
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ANS:
C. Equal Pupils
Equal pupils are an expected finding during an eye exam. Reddened
conjunctivae are not an expected finding during an eye exam. Crusted
eyelashes are not an expected finding during an eye exam. Periorbital
edema is not an expected finding during an eye exam.
Which are the best places to check the skin for tenting, which is a sign of dehydration?
A. Top of the hand and foot
B. Forearm and sternum
,C. Neck and top of the head
D. Shoulder and thigh
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ANS:
B. Forearm and sternum
The forearm and sternum are the best areas to assess for tenting. The top
of the hand and foot are not the correct areas to assess for tenting. The
neck and top of the head are not the correct areas to assess for tenting.
The shoulder and thigh are not the correct areas to assess for tenting.
Which of the following is considered an ABNORMAL finding in an older adult?
A. Malignant melanoma
B. Lentigines
C. Cherry angioma
D. Seborrheic keratoses
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A. Malignant melanoma
A malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer, which is an ABNORMAL
finding. A cherry angioma is a normal finding in older adults. It is a tiny,
round, red or brown papule often found on the trunk and extremities.
Seborrheic keratoses are a normal finding in older adults. They are warty
lesions that typically affect the face and trunk. Lentigines are a normal
finding in older adults and are also called age spots. They appear as
irregular, gray-brown lesions usually occurring in sun-exposed areas.
Which statement or question by the nurse illustrates the role of nursing assistive
personnel (NAP) in providing perioperative instruction to the family of a patient
scheduled for surgery?
A. Do the family members have any language barriers?
B. Please give the family a copy of the preoperative literature for cataract surgery.
C. Let me know when the patient's family is visiting with the patient.
D. Which family member seems to be the patient's primary caregiver?
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ANS:
C. Let me know when the patient's family is visiting with the patient.
The nurse may ask the NAP to notify him or her of the family's arrival for a
visit. The responsibility for patient and family education may not be
delegated to NAP.
findings would be considered abnormal?
A. Visible cone of light
B. Small amount of cerumen
C. Pearly gray tympanic membrane
D. Perforation of the tympanic membrane
Give this one a try later!
, ANS:
D. Perforation of the tympanic membrane
The tympanic membrane should not have any perforations. A visible cone
of light is a normal finding in an otoscopic examination. The tympanic
membrane should appear pearly gray. A small amount of cerumen is a
normal finding in an otoscopic examination.
When examining the eyes, which of the following is an expected finding?
A. Reddened conjunctivae
B. Periorbital edema
C. Equal pupils
D. Crusted eyelashes
Give this one a try later!
ANS:
C. Equal Pupils
Equal pupils are an expected finding during an eye exam. Reddened
conjunctivae are not an expected finding during an eye exam. Crusted
eyelashes are not an expected finding during an eye exam. Periorbital
edema is not an expected finding during an eye exam.
Which are the best places to check the skin for tenting, which is a sign of dehydration?
A. Top of the hand and foot
B. Forearm and sternum
,C. Neck and top of the head
D. Shoulder and thigh
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ANS:
B. Forearm and sternum
The forearm and sternum are the best areas to assess for tenting. The top
of the hand and foot are not the correct areas to assess for tenting. The
neck and top of the head are not the correct areas to assess for tenting.
The shoulder and thigh are not the correct areas to assess for tenting.
Which of the following is considered an ABNORMAL finding in an older adult?
A. Malignant melanoma
B. Lentigines
C. Cherry angioma
D. Seborrheic keratoses
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, ANS:
A. Malignant melanoma
A malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer, which is an ABNORMAL
finding. A cherry angioma is a normal finding in older adults. It is a tiny,
round, red or brown papule often found on the trunk and extremities.
Seborrheic keratoses are a normal finding in older adults. They are warty
lesions that typically affect the face and trunk. Lentigines are a normal
finding in older adults and are also called age spots. They appear as
irregular, gray-brown lesions usually occurring in sun-exposed areas.
Which statement or question by the nurse illustrates the role of nursing assistive
personnel (NAP) in providing perioperative instruction to the family of a patient
scheduled for surgery?
A. Do the family members have any language barriers?
B. Please give the family a copy of the preoperative literature for cataract surgery.
C. Let me know when the patient's family is visiting with the patient.
D. Which family member seems to be the patient's primary caregiver?
Give this one a try later!
ANS:
C. Let me know when the patient's family is visiting with the patient.
The nurse may ask the NAP to notify him or her of the family's arrival for a
visit. The responsibility for patient and family education may not be
delegated to NAP.
