HA: PRACTICE QUESTIONS EXAM 1 WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
A common error in blood pressure measurement includes:
A. Taking the blood pressure in an arm that is at the level of the heart.
B. Waiting less than 1 to 2 minutes before repeating the blood pressure reading
on the same arm.
C. Deflating the cuff about 2 mm Hg per heart beat.
D. Using a blood pressure cuff who bladder length is 80% of the arm
circumference. correct answer B. Waiting less than 1 to 2 minutes before
repeating the blood pressure reading on the same arm
A comprehensive nutritional assessment always includes:
A. Anthropometric measures
B. A direct observation of feeding and eating processes
C. A work history
D. A comprehensive metabolic panel correct answer A. Antropometric measure
A dietary practice to restrict meat on certain days such as Ash Wenesday and
Friday during Lent is an example of what type of nutritional influence?
A. Ethnic
B. Economic
C. Religious
D. Cultural correct answer C. Religious
A full mental status examination should be completed if the patient:
,A. Has a change in behavior and the family is concerned
B. Develops dysphagia
C. Is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
D. Complains of insomnia correct answer A. Has a change in behavior and the
family is concerned
A funduscopic examination is an examination of the:
A. Inner ear
B. Pharynx
C. Internal structures of the eye
D. Nasal turbinates correct answer C. Internal structures of the eye
A major characteristic of dementia is:
A. Impaired short-term and long-term memory
B. Hallucinations
C. Sudden onset of symptoms
D. Cognitive deficits that are substance-induced correct answer A. Impaired short-
term and long-term memory
A patient reports consuming approximately 2000 calories per day. For a healthy
diet, the patient should:
A. Eat at least 4 cups of fruits and 41/2 cups of vegetables per day
B. Consume less than 100 mg per day of cholesterol
C. Consume 6 ounces of whole-grain products per day
D. Keep fat intake to 5% of total calories correct answer C. Consume 6 ounces of
whole-grain products per day
, A patient seeks care for "debilitating headaches that cause excessive absences at
work." On further exploration, the nurse asks, "What makes the headaches
worse?" With this question, the nurse is seeking information about:
A. The patient's perception of pain
B. The nature or character of the headache
C. Aggravating factors
D. Relieving factors correct answer C. Aggravating factors
A patient who was recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder plans to continue a
career as a pilot. At this time in the interview, the nurse begins to question the
patient's:
A. Thought process
B. Judgement
C. Perception
D. Intellect correct answer B. Judgement
A patient's complaints include bleeding gums, splinter hemorrhages of the nails,
and joint pain. These complaints are symptomatic of:
A. Riboflavin deficiency
B. Vitamin C deficiency
C. Vitamin B12 deficiency
D. Iron deficiency correct answer B. Vitamin C deficiency
ANSWERS
A common error in blood pressure measurement includes:
A. Taking the blood pressure in an arm that is at the level of the heart.
B. Waiting less than 1 to 2 minutes before repeating the blood pressure reading
on the same arm.
C. Deflating the cuff about 2 mm Hg per heart beat.
D. Using a blood pressure cuff who bladder length is 80% of the arm
circumference. correct answer B. Waiting less than 1 to 2 minutes before
repeating the blood pressure reading on the same arm
A comprehensive nutritional assessment always includes:
A. Anthropometric measures
B. A direct observation of feeding and eating processes
C. A work history
D. A comprehensive metabolic panel correct answer A. Antropometric measure
A dietary practice to restrict meat on certain days such as Ash Wenesday and
Friday during Lent is an example of what type of nutritional influence?
A. Ethnic
B. Economic
C. Religious
D. Cultural correct answer C. Religious
A full mental status examination should be completed if the patient:
,A. Has a change in behavior and the family is concerned
B. Develops dysphagia
C. Is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
D. Complains of insomnia correct answer A. Has a change in behavior and the
family is concerned
A funduscopic examination is an examination of the:
A. Inner ear
B. Pharynx
C. Internal structures of the eye
D. Nasal turbinates correct answer C. Internal structures of the eye
A major characteristic of dementia is:
A. Impaired short-term and long-term memory
B. Hallucinations
C. Sudden onset of symptoms
D. Cognitive deficits that are substance-induced correct answer A. Impaired short-
term and long-term memory
A patient reports consuming approximately 2000 calories per day. For a healthy
diet, the patient should:
A. Eat at least 4 cups of fruits and 41/2 cups of vegetables per day
B. Consume less than 100 mg per day of cholesterol
C. Consume 6 ounces of whole-grain products per day
D. Keep fat intake to 5% of total calories correct answer C. Consume 6 ounces of
whole-grain products per day
, A patient seeks care for "debilitating headaches that cause excessive absences at
work." On further exploration, the nurse asks, "What makes the headaches
worse?" With this question, the nurse is seeking information about:
A. The patient's perception of pain
B. The nature or character of the headache
C. Aggravating factors
D. Relieving factors correct answer C. Aggravating factors
A patient who was recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder plans to continue a
career as a pilot. At this time in the interview, the nurse begins to question the
patient's:
A. Thought process
B. Judgement
C. Perception
D. Intellect correct answer B. Judgement
A patient's complaints include bleeding gums, splinter hemorrhages of the nails,
and joint pain. These complaints are symptomatic of:
A. Riboflavin deficiency
B. Vitamin C deficiency
C. Vitamin B12 deficiency
D. Iron deficiency correct answer B. Vitamin C deficiency
