NURS 6512N WEEK 2 QUIZ WITH ANSWERS (04 SETS)

NURS 6512N WEEK 2 QUIZ WITH ANSWERS (04 SETS) When percussing, a dull tone is expected to be heard over: most of the abdomen. emphysemic lungs. the liver. healthy lung tissue. an empty stomach. The dorsal surface of the hand is most often used for the assessment of: crepitus. thrills. texture. vibration. temperature. A patient in the emergency department has a concussion to the head. You suspect the patient may also have a retinal hemorrhage. You are using the ophthalmoscope to examine the retina of this patient. Which aperture of the ophthalmoscope is most appropriate for this patient? Strabismoscope Red-free filter Slit lamp Small aperture Grid The use of secondary, tangential lighting is most helpful in the detection of: variations in skin color. enlarged tonsils. foreign objects in the nose or ear. variations in contour of the body surface. variations in texture and mobility. Tuning forks with a frequency of 500 to 1000 Hz are most commonly used to measure: vibratory sensations. hearing from bone conduction. hearing range of normal speech. noise above the threshold level. peripheral motor nerve damage. Which patient is at the highest risk for the development of latex allergy? The new patient who has no chronic illness and has never been hospitalized The patient who has had multiple procedures or surgeries The patient who is allergic to eggs The patient who is allergic to contrast dye The patient who is a vegetarian A variant of the percussion hammer is the neurologic hammer, which is equipped with which of the following? Brush and needle Tuning fork and cotton swab Penlight and goniometer Ruler and bell Transilluminator Transillumination functions on the principle that: infrared radiation is easily detected. black light causes certain substances to fluoresce. converging and diverging light brings structures into focus. tangential light casts shadows that illuminate contours. air, fluid, and tissue transmit light differentially. Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture? Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups. There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and distinguishing physical characteristics. To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable physical characteristics. Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify cultural groups. All cultural traits can be viewed as static whereas physical traits are dynamic. A scale used to assess patients weight should be calibrated: when the patient tells you the weight is not correct. by a qualified technician at regularly scheduled intervals. each time it is used. when necessary, with the patient standing on the scale. only by the manufacturer. Which technique is commonly used to elicit tenderness arising from the liver, gallbladder, or kidneys? Finger percussion Only indirect percussion techniques are ever used to elicit tenderness. Fist percussion Thumb percussion Palmer percussion A rubber or plastic ring should be around the bell end-piece of a stethoscope to: prevent the transmission of static electricity. avoid cold metal from touching the patient. prevent the sharp edge of the stethoscope from damaging the patient s skin. allow firm pressure to be applied without discomfort. ensure secure contact with the body surface. In terms of cultural communication differences, Americans are more likely to _____ than are other groups of patients. emphasize attitudes and feelings maintain eye contact come quickly to the point use silence comfortably speak more softly than other cultures For a woman with a small vaginal opening, the examiner should use a _____ speculum. plastic Graves Pederson pediatric nasal metal Graves During percussion, the downward snap of the striking fingers should originate from the: wrist. forearm. shoulder. interphalangeal joint. elbow. You are auscultating a patient s chest. The sounds are not clear, and you are having difficulty distinguishing between respirations and heartbeats. What technique can you use to facilitate your assessment? Anticipate the next sounds